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as in with
using the means or agency of
try to convince them by reason alone, if possible
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the library is close by
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The smokiness of the mezcal stole the show, while the pomegranate softened it, all complemented by the subtle chocolate.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
For a weakening of NATO by, for instance, policy of the United States of America, for example, that the United States of America will think to take its military from Europe.
—NBC News, 16 Feb. 2025
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The post received over 1 million likes and more than 4,000 comments from other Instagram users who were inspired by Lahai's affirmation process.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The smokiness of the mezcal stole the show, while the pomegranate softened it, all complemented by the subtle chocolate.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Zion takes cover behind a statue of Buddha in the lily pad pond, and a corpse floats by.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
For a weakening of NATO by, for instance, policy of the United States of America, for example, that the United States of America will think to take its military from Europe.
—NBC News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Gone, too, is the Latin Mass revival, which, to the dismay of many Catholics around the world, Francis quashed via a motu proprio in 2021.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some galaxies are too far away or too faint to be measured via this approximation technique, and the light from stars at a galaxy’s diffuse outskirts is easily overlooked.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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The company encountered issues with both of the vehicle's elements — its Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage — and called the launch off after holding the countdown clock at T-40 seconds.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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In a 2020 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ms. Parton said her husband had never wanted to be in the spotlight.—
Sara Ruberg,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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There are other ways to do this, from using a letterbox around some scenes to simply trusting that viewers are able to tell the difference based on context.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The new boxing promotion will involve a new system to develop talent from around the world; access for all boxers to the UFC Performance Institute, a top combat sports training center with locations in Las Vegas, Mexico City, and Shanghai; and TKO’s production, media, and promotional expertise.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Notably, during the press conference, Trump didn’t make any promises about Ukraine or Europe’s security.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Post misconstrues video of Trump at Gabbard's swearing-in ceremony The Threads post appeared to draw a false conclusion from Salcedo's remarks about not seeing Gabbard being sworn in during the Feb. 12 edition of his program.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Pieces are designed to transcend trends and be wearable year in and year out.—
Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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Get Creative: Taylor recommends finding ways to use visual cues to differentiate one space from another, rather than physical objects that can make the room feel more closed in.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Anyone who has watched Laughton through his 12 seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers can see some of the rationale: Laughton’s two-way game is full of energy and bite.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Shea Estrin, Caleb Enochs and Santino Guzman were all booked through Vision Los Angeles, not through LA Models, State Management and Soul Artist Management, respectively.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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New Mexico Nine cases of measles have been recorded in New Mexico's Lea County, near Texas, of which four were in children aged 5-17 and five in adults aged from 18 up.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Recently, a gym opened near me that has a great, inclusive energy and offers Saturday morning boxing classes.—
Urmila Ramakrishnan,
Bon Appétit,
1 Mar. 2025
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Wiz and Cole haven’t collaborated a whole lot with each other throughout both of their successful careers.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cycle throughout the bottom of the ocean, delivering new elements to previously barren locations and providing energy for microbial life.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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