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as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Find ways to enhance that collaborative effort in practical ways, such as creating safe spaces for more honest communication or implementing communications standards across your organization.
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Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Regulatory Responses and Big Tech Responsibility In October 2023, the Biden Administration's AI Executive Order included a provision encouraging government officials to develop authentication techniques to increase public trust in their communications.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
In March of that year, Thompson publicized email communications between MF DOOM and Egon, demanding the notebooks be returned.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Regulatory Responses and Big Tech Responsibility In October 2023, the Biden Administration's AI Executive Order included a provision encouraging government officials to develop authentication techniques to increase public trust in their communications.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
In March of that year, Thompson publicized email communications between MF DOOM and Egon, demanding the notebooks be returned.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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So, as a bit of free advice to all the awards strategists out there, here’s how the top-15 Best Picture hopefuls can craft a winning message out of a demoralizing defeat.Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Some of the people who had sent messages then started calling my brother’s phone.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the 1980s, in response to North Korea’s tilt toward Russia, China increased its diplomatic contacts with South Korea.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Even if the person never feels ill, that worker should be tested and given the antiviral drug Tamiflu to reduce their risk of ever developing symptoms or passing the virus to close contacts.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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This technology functions as a single access platform to view and analyze various sources of existing and proposed Seattle police data such as video and audio feeds, officer dispatch information and location, 911 calls, and police records.Spencer Pauley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Oct. 2024
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The 911 caller told dispatch that Salazar Reyes was shot inside the home, according to police.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
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The Academy’s country voters have trended a touch more progressive than the Nashville institutions that continue to snub Bey, so this isn’t revolutionary.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The panel's high refresh rate is also a nice touch, with a peak 120Hz for gaming and media creation.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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