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as in guidance
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
we got some good advice from the vet about dealing with our dog's habit of chasing cars
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as in information
usually advices plural
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
had advices that the city could hold out against an invasion force for at most a week
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Recent Examples of advice
Why Warren Buffett also recommends writing your own obituary
Sweeney’s annual practice is in line with advice investing legend and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett shared at the company’s annual shareholder meeting in 2023.
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
One promising application of AI is in speeding up internal processes, allowing advisors to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time providing tailored advice to clients.
—Tom Gooley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Luckily, some other commenters offer some concrete advice for OP to consider.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
Lucy, of course, totally ignores this advice and tries to save the first two victims of the serial killer – Brian and Val.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
One promising application of AI is in speeding up internal processes, allowing advisors to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time providing tailored advice to clients.
—Tom Gooley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Luckily, some other commenters offer some concrete advice for OP to consider.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
Lucy, of course, totally ignores this advice and tries to save the first two victims of the serial killer – Brian and Val.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
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But by late Thursday morning, Microsoft’s stock was down more than 4%, with investors likely unsatisfied with the company’s revenue guidance for the next quarter.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Question 4: State law requires a city to adopt a general plan every 10 years that broadly outlines the vision of a municipality, how the land can be used and policy guidance, among other topics.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Anyone with information about the shooting can call the Oakland Police Department’s homicide unit at 510-238-3821, or its tip line at 510-238-7950.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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More information on the recount process can be found at sos.state.mn.us/media/2370/recount-guide.pdf.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Report explains findings, recommendations, areas to study In addition to recommendations, the group’s report also points to several areas of the system that require more study for possible changes.Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Money & Markets The 10 best SUVs to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports Consumer Reports tested more than 150 SUVs to make its recommendations By Start Slideshow Americans love their SUVs, which make up the majority of new car purchases in the country.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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The announcement came after Georgia officials had to evacuate two different polling locations.Ian Swanson, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The announcement came the same day as that of OpenAI’s investment into Physical Intelligence, a robot startup based in San Francisco, which raised $400 million at a $2.4 billion post-money valuation.Hayden Field, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Here’s to the week ahead, and don’t hesitate to reach out with comments, questions, feedback, joy, or your idea for tariff of the week!Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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The city council in May voted to put together an ad hoc committee to come up with ideas to improve Saratoga’s commercial scene, and the group has been meeting with residents and community members since then to solicit feedback and brainstorm ideas.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Tricia had just moved to the area from Florida and didn’t have any suggestions as to where to go.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Does Miss Manners have a suggestion for a polite way of indicating that, since they couldn’t be bothered to acknowledge the first gift, subsequent gifts should not be solicited?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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For more info about the services, call 502-897-9552.The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Leading win contenders are provided, and racing fans can get more info and picks for Saturday’s nine biggest Breeders’ Cup races in the Guaranteed Tip Sheet wagering guide.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Swartz, a Kalamazoo lawyer and Democrat, was making her first run for Congress, having worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs and as deputy general counsel at Western Michigan University.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Courtney Kramer, who worked in the White House counsel's office during the Trump administration, is challenging Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advice. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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