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as in to voice
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
in a true democracy, a person can freely express his or her views
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as in to signify
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
an upraised thumb is now universally recognized as a gesture expressing approval or encouragement
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as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
could you express your opinion of the book in words a little more precise than "lousy"?
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
a trip to the supermarket with the express purpose of buying milk
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
students are not allowed to leave the grounds during school hours unless they have express permission from the principal's office
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as in messenger
one that carries a message or does an errand
the solicitors employ an express to deliver their summonses
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Moments after casting his vote in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump appeared to voice his displeasure at Fox News carrying clips of Winfrey at a Kamala Harris campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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TikTok itself has maintained a neutral stance without voicing support for either candidate.Zeyi Yang, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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For the third time this season, Jojo calmly squeezed the trigger and neatly folded the first tom.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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These new prices would squeeze consumer budgets, especially for low-income households that spend triple as much of their monthly budgets on apparel as high-income households spend, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Annie Nova,Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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This crown of leaves, which supposedly signified his genius, is seen in the myth of Daphne, who turned into a laurel tree to escape Apollo’s unwanted advances.Alison Habens, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Topps collaboration signifies Westminster’s desire to capitalize on the power of fandom that drives the sports trading card industry.Erika Tulfo, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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With many variables at play, White Castle hasn't measured whether Flippy has improved employee retention, Richardson said.Queenie Wong Los Angeles Times (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Having deep historical knowledge of how counties and states have voted in the past will also help provide certainty in the rare case of an abnormality, Tranter said.Hadas Gold, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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The measure also targets fentanyl dealing and possession, which has come to embody the deadliest dimensions of the national opioid epidemic.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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These products, which also make great hostess gifts or stocking stuffers, embody the scents of the season and are a true nod to Christmas.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Younger expats can work remotely or rely on savings, while others explore can visa programs for specific work sectors.Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The intersections between the rings and the water channel mark the building shadow at specific hours during the equinoxes, and one outer ring features a series of fountains that celebrate the 24 solar terms of the traditional Chinese calendar.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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Israel makes Warhol’s version of autonomy explicit: a new ideal in which celebrity artists achieve unfettered access to the full sweep of culture and the freedom to move across it.Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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This commitment should be explicit, outlining mission areas suited for this model and establishing five-year plans for all non-inherently governmental programs.Charles Beames, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) — who, unlike Trump, doesn't make a habit of mispronouncing Harris' first name, and has been a more consistent messenger on policy issues — has been more doing more of the traditional campaigning while Trump freelances his attacks.Sophia Cai, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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They are also believed to regulate neurotransmitters, the brain's chemical messengers responsible for nerve function.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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