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as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits
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as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
it would help if you could clarify your position for us
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During André 3000’s recent conversation with Rolling Stone, the legendary musician clarified that his New Blue Sun album is in fact being counted toward his solo record contract with Epic Records.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
This article has been updated to clarify what SAFE is.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The biggest improvement is the bar's new AI dialog mode, which brilliantly clarifies dialog and center channel information.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
After receiving reports of a renegade alpaca or goat roaming the area, the Greendale police clarified in a Facebook post Thursday that people were actually seeing a white deer named Penelope.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
This article has been updated to clarify what SAFE is.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The biggest improvement is the bar's new AI dialog mode, which brilliantly clarifies dialog and center channel information.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
After receiving reports of a renegade alpaca or goat roaming the area, the Greendale police clarified in a Facebook post Thursday that people were actually seeing a white deer named Penelope.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Sludge is created by filtering out water from sewage, which is then sold as inexpensive fertilizer.Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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Oysters, mussels, scallops and clams feed by filtering plankton out of the water.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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The star explained that exercising routinely was necessary because her body had to be conditioned for the flying stunts.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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A lot of that can be explained by the unique aspects of our health care system.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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While great strides were made to improve and build upon the foundation that Willis Haviland Carrier laid in the first few decades following its introduction, progress in the industry has since been more incremental, focusing on refining and maintaining established practices.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Both farms have partnered over the years with sustainability experts at UC Davis, one of the top agricultural schools in the country, to refine their aquaculture practices.Becky Duffett, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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Full House Dance 33 Years Later Complete with Outfit To illustrate her point, Barber noted that her own character offered a unique skill for the telethon: a unicycle routine.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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To further illustrate, consider climbers who take on Mount Everest.Joshua Strange, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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These attacks not only freeze critical systems but also extract sensitive data, leveraging threats of public exposure as an additional form of coercion.Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The oil extracted from flaxseeds is highly susceptible to spoiling.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Celebrity Style The actor posed with his co-star, Elle Fanning, in an almost indescribable look and demonstrated his great sense of humor.María Munsuri, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2024
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This case demonstrates that no one is above the law.Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver was reportedly fined for the fourth time this season, and his latest penalty is his most costly yet.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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As a result, the matter is closed to the NFL, which in 2022 suspended Watson for 11 games and fined him $5 million for conduct detrimental.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Infielder Cam Smith, the centerpiece of Houston’s return for Tucker, will immediately become the organization’s best prospect — a low bar to clear, but notable nonetheless.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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If Chesebro successfully completes his probation without violating its terms or committing another offense, his record will be cleared.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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