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as in to compare
to describe as similar
assimilated the 19th-century American captains of industry and commerce to the medieval barons who exorbitantly taxed shipping along the Rhine
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
still trying to assimilate the doctor's diagnosis of my heart condition
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as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
social workers will need time to assimilate the new arrivals into the community
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Advertisement At least 18,000 children, some as young as 4, were taken from their parents and forced to attend schools that sought to assimilate them.
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Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
During the visit, Mr. Biden intends to formally apologize to Native Americans for the United States government’s role in the abuse and neglect of Native children sent to federal boarding schools to assimilate them into white society, according to the White House.
—Aamer Madhani, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Oct. 2024
The goal: assimilate tribes into mainstream society and eliminate the government's trust responsibilities to tribes as delineated in treaties, executive orders and legislation.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
At these schools, the government forced children to assimilate by cutting their hair, taking away their traditional clothing and giving them new Anglicized names.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
During the visit, Mr. Biden intends to formally apologize to Native Americans for the United States government’s role in the abuse and neglect of Native children sent to federal boarding schools to assimilate them into white society, according to the White House.
—Aamer Madhani, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Oct. 2024
The goal: assimilate tribes into mainstream society and eliminate the government's trust responsibilities to tribes as delineated in treaties, executive orders and legislation.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
At these schools, the government forced children to assimilate by cutting their hair, taking away their traditional clothing and giving them new Anglicized names.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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The survey found that only 44 percent of Americans view him favorably, compared with 51 percent who view him unfavorably, giving him a net favorability of -7.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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As a result, 29% fewer students completed their application in May compared with the same time in 2023.Ikram Mohamed The Chicago Tribune (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Looking ahead to the future of integrating art and commerce, Cao Hailun emphasized the importance of understanding art and culture.WWD, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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The arrangement is understood to be part of a longer-term commitment that the anchor and CBS News have made to one another.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Unusual Machines continues to focus on integrating its recent acquisitions and expanding its presence in the commercial drone industry.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Because the light seamlessly integrates into the band, the beam is steady when running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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These individuals equate self-sufficiency with strength and leaning on others can feel like an admission of weakness or dependency, both of which may trigger feelings of discomfort or anxiety.Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The offending comedic act equated Puerto Rico to a floating island of garbage, touching a sore spot and potentially energizing key groups of low-propensity or undecided Puerto Rican voters in swing states.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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Reduce inflammation and swelling Cold water exposure may spike concentrations of stress hormones in our system, which is known to increase the levels of anti-inflammatory biomarkers in our systems.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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The instantly recognizable bags go with just about everything, and women of all ages wear them as accessories of high esteem: Even Kate Middleton has been known to carry a Longchamp Le Pliage.Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The decision to work with nature could be as simple as using less water, which includes incorporating landscaping decisions that require less ongoing maintenance.Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Find it on Amazon An Eye Serum Infused With Caffeine Your under-eyes are the most delicate part of your face, which is why incorporating this firming eye serum is a great way to revitalize them.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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One work after another is deciphered as an allegory of the artist’s tribulations under the regime.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Make your plan easy to understand and calculate so reps can focus on cooking up sales, not deciphering complex formulas.Anjai Lal, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Expert witnesses are critical in helping judges and juries comprehend complicated technical or scientific information.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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For beginners, visual languages are much easier to initially comprehend.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Assimilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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