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as in with
using the means or agency of
try to convince them by reason alone, if possible
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the library is close by
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The smokiness of the mezcal stole the show, while the pomegranate softened it, all complemented by the subtle chocolate.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The film is so visually dense, so rapidly wordy, so referential to its own form, that often, details fly by in a blur.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
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The post received over 1 million likes and more than 4,000 comments from other Instagram users who were inspired by Lahai's affirmation process.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The smokiness of the mezcal stole the show, while the pomegranate softened it, all complemented by the subtle chocolate.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Scene Was 'Incredibly Cathartic' Ahead of Series Finale Time was ticking by and the team was struggling.
—Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The film is so visually dense, so rapidly wordy, so referential to its own form, that often, details fly by in a blur.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
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Environmental remediation work totaling nearly $1.4 million (paid by the city via its Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund) is ongoing and expected to conclude in March, said Caitlin Bowling, spokeswoman for the city’s cabinet for economic development.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
16 Feb. 2025
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According to When to Stream, The Brutalist is expected to debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Tuesday, Feb. 18.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
16 Feb. 2025
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Sophomore Ashlynn Shade added 12 points, and freshman Sarah Strong rounded out the effort with 10.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2025
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Former Vice President Mike Pence took to social media Wednesday to call out Trump’s incorrect claim that Ukraine was to blame for the start its ongoing war with Russia.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Russell drew on his own experience being enmeshed in the L.A. music scene for inspiration, and called on some of his friends — like rapper and actor Zack Fox and producer Kenny Beats — to help put together the film, which was in development for around four years.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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The latest to hit the market comes from World Whiskey Society, an non-distilling producer that sources different styles of whiskey from around the world, often giving them a secondary maturation in another set of casks.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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Notably, during the press conference, Trump didn’t make any promises about Ukraine or Europe’s security.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Post misconstrues video of Trump at Gabbard's swearing-in ceremony The Threads post appeared to draw a false conclusion from Salcedo's remarks about not seeing Gabbard being sworn in during the Feb. 12 edition of his program.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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There were plenty of personal anecdotes weaved in along the way.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The car the suspect left in was later found abandoned, police said in a news release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2025
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The next owner should also expect to see plenty of animals, including deer, passing through the acreage and along the trails that lead to the huge and untouched pond on the northeastern edge of the property.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Beauty Marks is back again: Vogue’s weekly series running you through the best in celebrity beauty each week.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
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Conditions are predicted to be mostly cloudy with a high near 29.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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And definitely not near racks or any high passage zones.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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They can be found all throughout Oz, from the beginning of the yellow brick road to the tornado that sweeps Dorothy out of Kansas.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
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Winter weather advisories were issued for parts of the three states, as well as Michigan, with up to 4 inches of snow predicted throughout Iowa, southern Wisconsin and most of Michigan by Sunday evening.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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