as in to beam
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The Big3 started in 2017, and Cube is beaming with pride as his league prepares for its eighth season (the Big3 didn’t have a season in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic).—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025 -
Put it up on the list of things that are just surreal, having your music beamed from the moon.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2025
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The sun is predicted to shine over the next couple of days in the Baltimore area, but there will be a chance of spring showers over the weekend.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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How your doctor responds to this conversation will help shine light on the best way to proceed, Arin says.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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One of the shades is for your typical correcting, while the other is for brightening around your eyes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Harper Beckham is brightening up her look just in time for the warmer months!—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At over six feet long, it’s got a serious presence—perfect for anchoring a living room or quietly radiating main character energy under a gallery wall.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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As domestic stability gets wobbly in Turkey the destabilizing effect will radiate out to the neighboring countries, to the region and beyond.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Engage Your Senses In a shared office environment, playing loud music or lighting a scented candle is frowned upon.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Think of those who sit in the dark and wait their turn, hoping and waiting for a light to light their path.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Beat (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat%20%28down%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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