1
as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
a passel of assistants attend the movie star wherever she goes
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2
as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
I'm sorry, but all the noise means I'm having a hard time attending to the conversation
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as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
tired of attending other people's children, the nanny was eager to have a child of her own
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as in to coincide
to occur or exist at the same time
all the pomp and circumstance that attend the opening of the Olympic Games
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Around 300 international industry professionals and buyers from 30 countries are attending this year’s edition of the event, which comprises three elements – Pitching, Market and Forum.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
That included buying more traditional media, activating the community attending the display and sampling the perfume.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Over the weekend, Jason Kelce attended the Ohio State-Penn State game in Pennsylvania.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Through a series of tastings in London hosted by a master sommelier and attended by masters of wine, Pasquet has become well-connected to the industry elite.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
That included buying more traditional media, activating the community attending the display and sampling the perfume.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Over the weekend, Jason Kelce attended the Ohio State-Penn State game in Pennsylvania.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Through a series of tastings in London hosted by a master sommelier and attended by masters of wine, Pasquet has become well-connected to the industry elite.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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This time, a man wearing a gaiter that covered his nose and mouth was accompanied by three other individuals who appeared intimidating to Raimi.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Either way, the crux is that the answers by AI are always accompanied by a kind of confidence level concerning how likely the answer is correct or not.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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And listen to archery coach John Dudley on other ways to beat buck fever.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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People listen to Harris give her concession speech Wednesday at Howard University.Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Here are five House races to watch Tuesday that will help determine chamber control.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Remove clocks from view to avoid watching the time pass.Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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The timing reportedly coincided with Prince Harry's trip to the U.K. in May for the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Their relationship coincided with the end of their individual marriages, leading to speculation and criticism among fans.Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The new families, arriving in long columns of vans, coaches and trucks escorted by police cars, were greeted by red banners and traditional Tibetan dances, social media footage shows.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ingram was escorted by Dr. Susan Beaton Manley and Dr. Carol Lipe Angel, who also served as his attendants, along with best man Andrew Cozart of Little Rock; and attendants Patrick Hoy of London; Bo Frazier of Little Rock; and Staci Stagg of Sherwood.Cary Jenkins, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The neighbor also later heard yelling coming from nearby woods.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Catherine’s husband has also been unable to hear her, deaf to anything but the gonging of his own jealous rage.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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If your little ones will be out trick-or-treating tonight, please be sure they are supervised to assure their safety.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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In a statement given to 9to5Google, the company said there will be ways for parents to supervise usage, with control over approving new cards, removing cards, and viewing transaction history.Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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The company also oversees a colony of about 3,500 rhesus monkeys on the nearby Morgan Island, which is only accessible by boat at the mouth of the Combahee River.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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If approved, the measure would extend a sales tax to support highways, roads and bus routes across the Valley. Proposition 479, formerly known as Prop. 400, would oversee the continuation of an existing dedicated half-cent sales tax in Maricopa County to fund transportation.Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Attend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attend. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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