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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
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
The Senate then continued debating other bills and adjourned at 1:37 a.m. Friday.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Thomas Smith, Billboard, 27 May 2025
Sacramento Snapshot Editor’s note: Sacramento Snapshot is a weekly series during the legislative session detailing what Orange County’s representatives in the Assembly and Senate are working on — from committee work to bill passages and more.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
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Noun
As murder defendant Karen Read rounds the corner on the halfway point of her second trial, the crippling weight of unpaid legal bills could be alleviated by an unlikely source: online crowdfunding.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
The Senate then continued debating other bills and adjourned at 1:37 a.m. Friday.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Verb
The residency’s final night (Sept. 3) is billed as a ‘mystery show,’ and promises special guests alongside the group.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 27 May 2025
Sacramento Snapshot Editor’s note: Sacramento Snapshot is a weekly series during the legislative session detailing what Orange County’s representatives in the Assembly and Senate are working on — from committee work to bill passages and more.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
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Experiences to enjoy together include from scavenger hunts and quesadilla-making classes to bountiful breakfasts at a giant live-edge wood table at Rancho Lola, where all members of the fam can eat and drink their hearts out before petting the farm animals and planting a tree together.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
16 May 2025
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In California, individuals must possess a permit to touch or handle owls, so the owl could not be pet by the partygoers, but the group still enjoyed looking at and learning about the wide-eyed bird.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Just a short drive from Reykjavik, the Golden Circle is advertised as an ideal route for first-time visitors or anyone short on time.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Available drugs were advertised on these apps in stories that disappeared within 24 hours and in posts that were removed after a certain amount of time, according to the federal agency.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Payments will be completed in the chat with PayPal or Venmo, and PayPal will handle processing, shipping, tracking, and invoicing.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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However, in November 2019, Barker made an agreement with the owner of Rush Enterprises — the company Baker would purchase supplies from — to invoice the district for products that were never delivered, prosecutors said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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These structures provide support to your back and neck and help improve your overall posture.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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To prevent this from occurring, maintain proper posture—with your shoulders down and neck and back straight.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the ever-changing rules and backroom guidance promulgated by obscure international bureaucrats are of concern.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Federal law, as promulgated by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, currently provides for tax credits of as high as $180 per ton of CO2 recovered and sequestered underground.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Your team can assess each item by its cost to the organization, the risk of inaction and the potential upside.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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At the hospital, a team of emergency and pediatric doctors assessed the situation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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As the butter melts, tilt the skillet and baste the meatballs by spooning the butter over them.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
6 May 2025
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Remove from heat and spoon 2 Tbsp. into each muffin liner.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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This story was originally published May 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published May 27, 2025 at 11:32 PM.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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