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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This versatility is perfect for adding a touch of fun to everyday items, such as fridge magnets, phone decals, and personalized labels.
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Kara Markley Sterling, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024
The zoo wants to build a 27,000-square-foot facility that would improve health care for larger animals, such as orangutans and lions, and allow visitors to watch medical operations and treatments through viewing windows and digital screens.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024
Opt for safety apps There are various parental protections apps available, such as Bark, Canopy, and Qustodio.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Sep. 2024
In recent years, new sovereignty requirements such as SecNumCloud, Cloud de Confiance from France, and the Cloud Computing Compliance Controls Catalog (C5) from Germany, along with the push to keep data in-country, have created a broader push for private and sovereign clouds.
—Forrester, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Kara Markley Sterling, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024
The zoo wants to build a 27,000-square-foot facility that would improve health care for larger animals, such as orangutans and lions, and allow visitors to watch medical operations and treatments through viewing windows and digital screens.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024
Opt for safety apps There are various parental protections apps available, such as Bark, Canopy, and Qustodio.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Sep. 2024
In recent years, new sovereignty requirements such as SecNumCloud, Cloud de Confiance from France, and the Cloud Computing Compliance Controls Catalog (C5) from Germany, along with the push to keep data in-country, have created a broader push for private and sovereign clouds.
—Forrester, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
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