as in confiscation
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as in arresting
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the juvenile delinquent was collared for robbing houses
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as in grabbing
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
she collared the boy before he could get into the cookie jar
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The gap between the launch and international distribution acquisition is unusually long for TV, but includes scope for future episodes of the drama.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Consider partnerships or acquisitions to build CX capabilities rapidly.Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Take these three steps to move toward a more nimble and abbreviated procurement process: • Change your procurement process—from product identification to evaluation to selection to purchasing.Mark Tauschek, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The current procurement the time for new American weapons systems often exceeds 10 years.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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And Musk’s ownership of X has been widely criticized, especially by Democrats, for spreading misinformation.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that in just the first month of Musk’s ownership, anti–Black American slurs used on the platform increased by 202 percent.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Since his accession, Charles has also shown his support for ongoing research into the monarchy’s historical ties to slavery.Rob Picheta, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Australia leg was historic as King Charles' first tour of foreign realm since his accession in September 2022, and the royal tour itself is his most major international trip since Buckingham Palace announced that he was diagnosed with cancer.Janine Henni, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Net earned premium for the quarter was $70.6 million, up from $32.9 million in the same quarter the previous year, reflecting higher premium retention due to changes in reinsurance treaties.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Will Arizona voters end automatic judicial retention elections with Proposition 137?Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Collaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaring. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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