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as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
will work out a visitation arrangement in court
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the close arrangement of the figures in the family portrait is meant to be symbolic of their close emotional attachment
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
the ill-advised arrangement of works in the piano recital resulted in pieces of similar mood being played back-to-back
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The full-length work features original choreography by Morris and new musical arrangements by Ethan Iverson performed live by an ensemble of piano, trumpet, bass and drums with Broadway performer Marcy Harriell on vocals.
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Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
The Grammys, a five-decade fixture at CBS (and more recently Paramount+), will be broadcast simultaneously across ABC, Hulu and Disney+ under the new 10-year arrangement.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Events filled with floral arrangements rivaling a Jan van Huysum botanical tableau.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Her distinctive sound—a potent, heartfelt vocal delivery with sophisticated arrangements—has not only defined her career but has influenced countless artists across genres: Think Kelly Rowland’s memorable impersonation on The Jennifer Hudson Show and Beyoncé’s homage in her 2018 Halloween costume.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
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Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
The Grammys, a five-decade fixture at CBS (and more recently Paramount+), will be broadcast simultaneously across ABC, Hulu and Disney+ under the new 10-year arrangement.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Events filled with floral arrangements rivaling a Jan van Huysum botanical tableau.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Her distinctive sound—a potent, heartfelt vocal delivery with sophisticated arrangements—has not only defined her career but has influenced countless artists across genres: Think Kelly Rowland’s memorable impersonation on The Jennifer Hudson Show and Beyoncé’s homage in her 2018 Halloween costume.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
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That plan certainly came together on the offensive end Friday.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Unfortunately Biden’s plan doesn’t say much about it.Lutz Finger, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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In the backend, the robot is mapping out the store layout, sending alerts to employees on what to fix, and establishing routes for employees or third-party shoppers to put together online delivery orders.Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Besides the hotel's elegant surroundings and central location, the layout allows security to block off the entire presidential wing for privacy and safety, according to the Biltmore.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
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The pillow is comfortable and supportive thanks to its memory foam padding and 360-degree design.Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Shah states that the challenges of utilizing these properties for affordable housing lie in addressing design, cost, and more.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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In the ad in question, Rudd and Rogen adopt a similar conversational pattern to the Virgin scene, but without the homophobia that makes the movie sequence uncomfortable for some viewers.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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This unwinding process allows necessary enzymes and proteins to bind to gene sequences and begin the transcription process.William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Better Launch Strategy Outcome: Tailor launch strategies to each market segment.Rebecca Shaddix, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Engaging with peers, professors and industry professionals provides insights and perspectives that are crucial for developing innovative supply chain strategies.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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As part of the grant, Eastwood ran a series of workshops that acted as building blocks for the formation of the collective that was formed in late 2020.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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The pair discovered that the message contained movement patterns suggesting cellular formation and life forms.Tom Howarth FOLLOW, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Whether hues of green, red, blue and even pink dance about in the sky is due to the altitude in which the collisions occur, as well as the composition and density of the atmosphere at the time.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Mattresses vary in material and composition, with the goal of creating a certain sleeping experience.Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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One more qualification for NUA treatment: The lump sum distribution must occur after a triggering event.Bob Carlson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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McDonald’s has paused the distribution of slivered onions in the affected areas and temporarily removed the Quarter Pounder from affected restaurants.Maggie Vespa, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrangement. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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