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as in regarding
having to do with
a poignant story about a young man who goes off to war
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as in round
on all sides or in every direction
people standing about waiting for a salesclerk to assist them
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as in back
toward the opposite direction
turned about and saw the dog following him
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
about as many attendees as last year signed up for the conference
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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
it's about a mile to the nearest gas station we're about ready to get started
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as in everywhere
in one place and another
his garage was a dirty, cluttered place with various tools and engine parts just lying about
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as in aware
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Bruce Gil, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety did not provide any additional details about the case Thursday in announcing the charges, but officials will hold a news conference Friday afternoon.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Weatherly has been working elections for about nine years now in two municipalities.
—John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
That, however, is about to change, as this 917 K will be available at Mecum’s Kissimmee auction on January 18.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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The company’s share price rose more than 6% to about $313 during intraday trading on Friday.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety did not provide any additional details about the case Thursday in announcing the charges, but officials will hold a news conference Friday afternoon.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Compared with 2016, MSNBC is up 40% among viewers on average, while CNN is down about 33%.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Weatherly has been working elections for about nine years now in two municipalities.
—John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
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My son was about to go through a major life adjustment, and I was gone.
—Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
That, however, is about to change, as this 917 K will be available at Mecum’s Kissimmee auction on January 18.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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This was encapsulated by Belichick’s response about why fans should be optimistic regarding next season.Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023
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While the average new vehicle buyer spends around $48,000 for a new ride today, this rig costs nearly 4 times that at $178 Grand.Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Second Wind Funds works with a network of around 900 therapists across the state who range in expertise.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The agency’s $48 billion budget funds medical research on cancers, vaccines and other diseases through competitive grants to researchers at institutions throughout the nation.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Does will come from several directions, converge in the corner, and make their way back into the timber.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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But the billionaire and his business empire face both positives and negatives after Trump won back the presidency in Tuesday’s election.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article FORT COLLINS — After a violent outburst almost cost him everything, Avery Morrow was determined to get his life back on track.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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But that has been analyzed and dismissed by almost every economist and trade group in the country to look at it.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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Augusta Gold had a working capital deficiency of approximately $32,000,000 as of September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Upon returning six years later, Allen and McMahon noted that the rodents’ work resulted in approximately 40,000 healthy plants across the Pumice Plain and Bear Meadow, as well as the return of native gopher populations.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The two biggest pop breakouts of 2024 showed up everywhere they were expected: All of the big four categories, along with Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris performed worse than President Joe Biden did in 2020 nearly everywhere: in big cities and rural areas, in blue states and red ones.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Whenever possible, athletic trainers should be on the sidelines to support student-athletes, Master said, and athletes should be aware of concussion symptoms in themselves and their teammates and seek care right away.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Specifically, Bill becomes increasingly aware of young girls being held and abused by the nuns of his convent, led by a sinister mother superior, Sister Mary (played with dark-eyed, cold-hearted terror by Emily Watson).Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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