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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a top researcher in the area of human genetics
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Recent Examples of area
His runs to beat a backline now occur much closer to the opposing team’s penalty area.
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 June 2025
But many Latino restaurant owners say ICE sightings in the area, and ongoing arrests in Manhattan immigration courts, have injected fear into Sunset Park.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
In some areas, this might work: Restricting the export of advanced U.S. semiconductor technology to China seems to have helped hold Beijing’s chip industry back.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 14 June 2025
This year, excavators found numerous statues of massive proportions, as well as votive statues that were found in the backfill area from 1885.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 June 2025
But many Latino restaurant owners say ICE sightings in the area, and ongoing arrests in Manhattan immigration courts, have injected fear into Sunset Park.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
In some areas, this might work: Restricting the export of advanced U.S. semiconductor technology to China seems to have helped hold Beijing’s chip industry back.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 14 June 2025
This year, excavators found numerous statues of massive proportions, as well as votive statues that were found in the backfill area from 1885.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for area
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All but one evacuation zone had been lifted by 9 p.m. but the roughly 250 people remained in an mandatory evacuation area, according to El Dorado County officials.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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With the bases loaded and two outs, Garrett reached a 2-2 count against Ozuna, who had just fouled off a splitter at the bottom of the zone.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the Royals grounds crew raced to the field to put on the tarp.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates on the field after defeating the New York Giants 38-7 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Even in regions like Africa and the GCC, where current estimates hover around $9 billion, triple-digit growth is anticipated by 2033.—
Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The new 10-night itinerary, aptly named Exploration in the Heart of Baja California, aims to spotlight the best of this ecologically rich region.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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The first in the series, Crown of War and Shadow, introduces readers to a complex mystical realm, thrilling action sequences and a new sweeping love story.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Indeed, it’s never made anything less than a good one, with a number of them ranking in the excellent-to-stone-cold-classic realm.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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The incident occurred about midway through the race when Foster lost control of his vehicle in the corner and collided with the wall.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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Tyrrell Hatton was mid-interview as the putt rolled in, seeing a television screen out of the corner of his eye.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Despite deploying advanced models, the organization lacked the foundational elements for scalable impact.—
Diganta Sengupta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Make sure to get an outdoor rug that can stand up to the elements.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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The department’s budget nearly doubled from 2023 to ‘24 from $425,000 to $814,000.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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The newest addition to the department’s fleet, dubbed Tower 22, is capable of extending 100 feet vertically and 93 feet horizontally.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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Always check URLs, email domains and phone numbers carefully.—
Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The problem is that newbies to generative AI may not be aware of the official domains hosting the R1 model.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2025
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“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/area. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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