as in to join
to be adjacent to
our property butts on a swamp
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Engel died in 2019 at age 70. 08 of 09 Betty White as Sue Ann Nivens Betty White, already a TV star, joined The Mary Tyler Moore Show in the fourth season as Sue Ann Nivens, appearing after Harper’s Rhoda left.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
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Clothier said 20 to 30 judges across the state who heard about the car wash planned to join him and the shoplifters.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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With its retractable roof, configurable seating and adaptable pitch – which will be stored in the neighboring mainland Chinese city of Shenzhen when not in use – the stadium can accommodate a wide range of sports and entertainment events.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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The threat of regional war Alan Boswell, Horn of Africa Director at International Crisis Group, told NPR the war on the northern border in neighboring Sudan could also push South Sudan into deeper conflict.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Ian Alexander Nelson/Jump Visuals A den with outdoor access adjoins the primary bedroom.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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The interiors are a treat no matter what time of day, though: The living room has a sectional made for movie nights and stargazing, the dining table seats eight, and a soaking tub adjoins the primary bedroom.—
Dan Q. Dao,
Architectural Digest,
8 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Target – whose RSI is 16.8 – lost about 9% this week, touching a 52-week low on Friday and bringing its year-to-date decline to nearly 23%.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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The guest room design is sleek, modern, and heavily influenced by Galán's original work, blending art deco touches with Andaz's signature pink embellishments.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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It was flanked by two large monitors, creating a triptych.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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At one point the path is flanked by rugged rock walls dripping with icicles that glisten in the sun.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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This is an inflammation of the area surrounding your brain and spinal cord, caused by either a viral or bacterial infection.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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To be sure, despite the haze surrounding the economy, Powell remains clear on one thing that should prove reassuring to investors: The risks of a U.S. recession remain low.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Butt (on or against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butt%20%28on%20or%20against%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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