such as
idiom
1
—used to introduce an example or series of examples
You will need some form of identification, such as a driver's license.
"I have my reasons for not wanting to go." "Such as?"
2
: of the specified kind
In cases such as this (one), it's best to be cautious.
Questions such as the one you've asked are difficult to answer.
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Bueno has also held positions such as executive director and secretary general of the Federación Española Baloncesto, Secretary General of Asociación Baloncestistas Profesionales, and vice president of Union du Basketeurs d’Europe.
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While the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 1,600-2,400 calories per day for women, but this varies based on the following factors such as physical activity, illnesses, and environmental factors.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
Bueno has also held positions such as executive director and secretary general of the Federación Española Baloncesto, Secretary General of Asociación Baloncestistas Profesionales, and vice president of Union du Basketeurs d’Europe.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
While the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 1,600-2,400 calories per day for women, but this varies based on the following factors such as physical activity, illnesses, and environmental factors.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Di Placido has delved into the meaning of the Oscar-winning film Parasite and explained the origin of popular internet memes, such as the Sigma Male and the Backrooms.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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