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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 areas
Daniela DaSuta, founder of SommSpace in Austin, recommends looking for wines labeled Alto Adige, Collio, Collio Goriziano or Friuli Colli Orientali, all benchmark areas for the variety.
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Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The city presented three scenarios for Hemphill, which would involve either no change to the current traffic flow, adding two lanes of traffic back in certain areas, or adding them back along the entire corridor.
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Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Tight or synthetic clothing can increase bacterial growth on the skin, including in areas that promote UTIs, due to additional sweating.
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Ongoing quarantines can affect locals who grow and sell fruits and also residents of the affected areas.
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Kori McNair,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Protestors say the development will damage fragile, protected coastal areas and allege that Rama’s government allowed backroom deals that bypass environmental regulations in favor of international investors.
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Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Lisa Barlow of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation in all areas.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Commentary On the call, Subramaniam said the company is growing revenue in the most premium areas of the global economy.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Western and central parts of the country will likely be more than 27 degrees Fahrenheit (15 Celsius) above normal, with temperatures topping 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius) in some areas including Paris.
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Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The city presented three scenarios for Hemphill, which would involve either no change to the current traffic flow, adding two lanes of traffic back in certain areas, or adding them back along the entire corridor.
—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Tight or synthetic clothing can increase bacterial growth on the skin, including in areas that promote UTIs, due to additional sweating.
—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Ongoing quarantines can affect locals who grow and sell fruits and also residents of the affected areas.
—
Kori McNair,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Protestors say the development will damage fragile, protected coastal areas and allege that Rama’s government allowed backroom deals that bypass environmental regulations in favor of international investors.
—
Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Lisa Barlow of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation in all areas.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Commentary On the call, Subramaniam said the company is growing revenue in the most premium areas of the global economy.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Western and central parts of the country will likely be more than 27 degrees Fahrenheit (15 Celsius) above normal, with temperatures topping 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius) in some areas including Paris.
—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for areas
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In the video, the LAPD officer can be heard citing California Vehicle Code Section 22651(n), a law that allows law enforcement to tow and impound vehicles parked in restricted zones.
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Many areas have been exempted for a variety of reasons, including lots in hillside fire zones and lots in Historic Protection Overlay Zones.
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Supporters hail the move as bringing accountability and coherence — through the governor — to all the departments and agencies involved in education.
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Cody Hess, an associate government program analyst for the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, said these differences in departments’ needs for in-person meetings make a sweeping return-to-office order unnecessary.
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In Fischer’s version, early immigrants from four different regions of Great Britain established cultures in different regions of the American colonies.
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While pizza trails many of the other foods, it was selected by more people in the Northeast than in other regions of the country.
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What if Baahubali dies and has to go through the 14 realms of the afterlife in Indian mythology?
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The new wrinkle is that the big platforms want to draft off what makes top creators successful in their digital-native realms.
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The global foodservice company gets platinum ratings in such fields as restaurant cook and server.
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The Astros joined forces with the Texas Rangers, Communities Foundation of Texas and others to pitch in nearly $3 million to rebuild the fields so these kids didn't miss a single pitch.
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So physical capacity is critical, starting with these four domains.
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Equipped with advanced sensor suites, sonobuoy processing systems, and secure communications networks, the aircraft provides commanders with a comprehensive operational picture across expansive maritime domains.
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Butter yellow French tips cut away to reveal sheer spheres of apricot jam.
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Stephen worked at Weber Brothers Metal Works at the time, welding half spheres together to make buoys.
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Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, gave up four runs, six hits and two walks while striking out seven in five innings.
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The 25-year-old, the early favorite to start the All-Star Game and win the Cy Young in the American League, also totaled two walks and nine strikeouts over 92 pitches.
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“Areas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/areas. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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