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as in to live
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in to happen
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of be
This is undoubtedly one of the most baffling mysteries of all time, and there is a purist sense of absolute joy and satisfaction in solving it.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
There are still numerous pending investigations and lawsuits against tech companies that the Trump administration hasn't ended, at least not yet.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Much depends on what happens in the final weeks of the transfer window, but there is still hope Palace can have a successful season again.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
While there are plans to expand the program in the future, this specific curriculum is geared toward middle schoolers.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Aug. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
There are still numerous pending investigations and lawsuits against tech companies that the Trump administration hasn't ended, at least not yet.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Much depends on what happens in the final weeks of the transfer window, but there is still hope Palace can have a successful season again.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
While there are plans to expand the program in the future, this specific curriculum is geared toward middle schoolers.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for be
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But at least a third of more than 7,000 city-county employees already can live outside of Marion County, because state law exempts many public safety roles from the residency requirement.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 Aug. 2025
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Emma Heming Willis is slamming critics of her choice to live separately from her husband Bruce Willis.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Success comes from committing to a clear goal, understanding leverage, and standing strong.—
Theo Oshiro,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Although the text of the order itself does not specifically mention SpaceX, the company currently dominates the commercial space flight industry and would stand to reap significant benefits from Trump’s actions.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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Produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), the index ranks 163 independent states and territories according to criteria including societal safety and security; the extent of ongoing domestic and international conflict; and the degree of militarization.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Radiohead ranks as one of the most influential bands in rock history, a title earned a long time ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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What happened in viral videos Widely circulated video appears to show Tchervinski slapping a Black man in the face during a confrontation, which happened on Fourth Street around 2:45 a.m.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
22 Aug. 2025
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In her confessional, Larsa asks who can show up two hours late and pretend like nothing happens.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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Other goodies that didn’t exist when the last Cherokee debuted include available heated rear seats and a 10.25-inch customizable instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touch screen.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Even if the cancer did not spread, another risk existed.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The real cost lies not only in replacing someone who didn’t fit, but in the morale and cultural toll on those left behind.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Hart Park lies on a floodplain and is surrounded by a flood levy built by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District following flooding over two decades ago.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Investigators are not sure how Mario was able to gain entry to parts of the hospital, Bettison said, adding that the hospital was briefly placed on lockdown.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Here's what mosquitos are usually drawn to. Damp or humid areas Standing water Warm temperatures Dark, shady areas Carbon dioxide (aka your breath) Orkin released its 2025 Top 50 Mosquito Cities List that places three Tennessee cities in the top 50.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Aug. 2025
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Also read: Skip Bayless Breaks Silence on Dallas Cowboys' Blockbuster Trade Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys sits on the sidelines in the first half of a NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Inglewood,...—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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No sitting vice president has ever served in the role.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Be.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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