as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a London theatre critic who can generally be relied upon for his bang on assessments of new plays in the West End
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Early in the inning, Branham’s coaches were told the team would be handed a delay of game warning if players in the dugout continued to bang on the dugout fence while cheering.
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
Donald is a loser, forced to bang on doors and collect rent checks from father’s tenants.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
The protesters bang on drums and chant in unison, calling for a ceasefire and an end to the Israeli government’s military offensive in Gaza.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
Children bang on toy drums, dance and march to traditional Ramadan songs.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
Donald is a loser, forced to bang on doors and collect rent checks from father’s tenants.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2024
The protesters bang on drums and chant in unison, calling for a ceasefire and an end to the Israeli government’s military offensive in Gaza.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
Children bang on toy drums, dance and march to traditional Ramadan songs.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
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Other surveys show a smaller gender gap and fewer racial differences If the NYT/Siena polls are correct, the country is becoming less racially polarized, but more divided by gender and education.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Almost every crosstab from a pollster’s latest release includes a judgment call, and no one gets all of them correct.Philip Elliott, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Pollsters who want to learn what tribes are thinking must then use a variety of resources, adding in-person engagement, mail and other ways to reach enough people to be sure of an accurate picture.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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The stenographers office is charged with providing accurate transcripts of the president’s public and private remarks.Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Things are still in flux but Dissection of a Murder is expected to serve as inspiration for the second season of what is shaping up to be a true anthology series.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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And in true boss move fashion, she’s already secured her next big screen bag, starring alongside SZA in an upcoming buddy comedy produced by none other than industry powerhouse Issa Rae.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
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More:Michigan's fall colors are hitting peak: What to know, best scenic drives What time will the sun rise Sunday morning?Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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What’s more, Virginia is rare in which voters feel good about the direction under Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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The lawsuit also alleges that IMPD failed to provide proper training, supervision and monitoring of Gossett's actions as an officer.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Oct. 2024
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Ensure your refrigerator is keeping food at the proper temperature using a thermometer. Use or dispose of food in a timely manner to avoid consuming spoiled products.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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