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as in dollar
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
the $5 bill has a picture of Abraham Lincoln on the front
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as in fee
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
although they were all working adults, their parents still insisted on paying the bill whenever they went out to eat
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as in law
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the legislative committee endorsed a bill that would strengthen consumer protections
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Recent Examples of bill
Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Without sufficient support, on December 2nd, Barnier resorted to a maneuver known as the 49.3, by which a Prime Minister can push a bill through without a vote.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Musk is now facing multiple lawsuits from participants who claim it was falsely billed as a lottery.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Last year, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill into law mandating Hmong American and Asian American studies in K through 12th-grade schooling.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Without sufficient support, on December 2nd, Barnier resorted to a maneuver known as the 49.3, by which a Prime Minister can push a bill through without a vote.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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The show won two Primetime Emmys in its first season, including one for guest star Michaela Coel, behind 16 nominations (though it was billed as a drama).
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Musk is now facing multiple lawsuits from participants who claim it was falsely billed as a lottery.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that petting a dog lowers blood pressure.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2024
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Muster the courage to walk past it, or even crouch down to pet it?Elizabeth Carlen, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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While the airline advertises fares starting at $99, including government taxes and fees, Travel + Leisure uncovered several deals this winter for even less.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition to accounting for about 60% of products sold, Amazon generates fees from providing fulfillment and shipping services as well as by offering customer support to sellers and charging them to advertise on the site.Ari Levy, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Starter plan includes unlimited estimates, invoices and bookkeeping records, invoicing through the Wave app, cash flow management and the ability to accept online payments.Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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But now, with tools like QuickBooks Advanced, invoicing practically runs on autopilot.Paul Getter, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Joby Aviation Now Joby leverages hydrogen toward necking out ahead of the competition ... for the moment.New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2024
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But giraffes present a particularly strong rebuttal to that practice, because males don’t just sometimes neck with other males.Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 19 June 2024
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After standing up to the most leftwing legislators in Sacramento in September with vetoes of multiple progressive bills, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has followed up with another move seen as sensible by those who typically dislike the laws promulgated by the California Legislature.Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The details are often adrift in time, but the stories thrive and promulgate when they can be tied to a location.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Its mice and rat control service includes a comprehensive inspection to assess the extent of an infestation and the vulnerabilities of the home.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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First, assess the security measures in place, including the use of encryption standards and incident response plans.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Soft skills training requires more than checking the box Soft skills cannot be spoon fed to people or forced upon them.Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Drizzle it on eggs, use it as a dip for your favorite chips, spoon some onto tacos and burritos, burgers and sandwiches.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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According to a Bloomberg report published last week, Antivari owed millions in an unpaid debt to his former business partner, the Italian fintech tycoon Andrea Pignataro.George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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Scientists have uncovered the existence of a binary star system close to the black hole near the center of the Milky Way galaxy, confirming a hypothesis made by happenstance nearly a century ago, according to a paper published in Nature Communications on Wednesday.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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