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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a proposal that is likely to meet with strong opposition from the local board of undertakers
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as in table
a leg-mounted piece of furniture with a broad flat top designed for the serving of food
in preparation for the governor's visit, the taverner arranged an array of fancy dishes and silverware on the inn's finest board
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as in to feed
to provide food or meals for
housed and boarded many foster children over the years
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
boarded the stray cat until a permanent home could be found
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Recent Examples of board
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The exchange came to light Tuesday during a hearing by the city’s historic preservation board at which Related sought approval for its design for public exhibition spaces dedicated to the ancient Tequesta town along a planned river walk at the site.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
CBS News, 11 Jan. 2025
The death happened just after 7 a.m., as inmates from one of the downtown jails were boarding a bus headed to court.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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However, citing British government sources, the newspaper said that Starmer is not fully on board with the idea proposed by Macron.
Newsweek has contacted the British Foreign Office and the French Presidency for comment.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The exchange came to light Tuesday during a hearing by the city’s historic preservation board at which Related sought approval for its design for public exhibition spaces dedicated to the ancient Tequesta town along a planned river walk at the site.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
The plane boarded after a delay on Friday, but never left, discharging passengers back to the gate after taxiing around and never taking off for six hours.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2025
The death happened just after 7 a.m., as inmates from one of the downtown jails were boarding a bus headed to court.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Critics Choice Awards—slated for Sunday—were postponed due to the fires, the organization told Variety.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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The Kings faced additional scrutiny when team owner Vivek Ranadive, general manager Monte McNair and assistant general manager Wes Wilcox refused to address the move publicly, leaving players to answer for the organization’s decision.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Jan. 2025
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According to the post, the venue's wedding coordinator returned to the guests' table throughout the evening to discuss the tasting items with them.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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And, in fact, when President Biden took the use of force off the table even before Russia’s full-scale invasion, that was one of the least controversial aspects of his policy toward this war.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2025
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The local reservoirs in turn are fed by larger regional reservoirs, which are close to full capacity.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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The extreme fire weather is also being fed by extraordinarily dry conditions.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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Besides New York and Los Angeles, there are few cities in North America with multiple 15,000-seat arenas that separately house NHL and NBA teams.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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This offering blends bourbon made from a 99% corn mash bill that was aged for 9 years and then underwent a secondary 125-day cask finished in French Oak barrels that housed BHAKTA’s 1973 Armagnac vintage.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, there was one incident of unruly passenger behavior for every 480 flights compared to one for every 568 flights in 2022, the trade association said, without specifying how many of these incidents involved alcohol.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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Jeffrey Baldwin paid his homeowners association dues on time for over 15 years.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2025
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Insurance tech teams should focus on provisioning high-quality data (including unstructured data used for generative AI applications), partnering with vendors that can provide AI skills or applications, and adopting AI for specific use cases.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
3 Dec. 2024
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These policies are enforced throughout the provisioning lifecycle to ensure compliance.—
Venkatadri Marella,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Saleh and LaFleur are good friends who roomed together while working as graduate assistants at Central Michigan about two decades ago, then worked together as Houston Texans assistants from 2008-09.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2025
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When the two girls arrive at Shiz University, Elphaba is forced to room with popular girl, G(a)linda (Ariana Grande).—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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The research institute, an early investor in the company, holds 16% of its shares, according to the Shanghai Stock Exchange.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Langer, the institute’s president, declined ProPublica’s request for an interview.—
Joel Jacobs,
ProPublica,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/board. Accessed 25 Jan. 2025.
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