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as in health
a state of being or fitness
a car that was 10 years old but still in good condition
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as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
you'll get a bonus with the condition that we meet our sales forecast
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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a skin condition that prevents me from staying out in the sun for very long
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as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
water is a condition for life on Earth
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
their parents placed several conditions on their weekend plans
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as in to train
to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness
the length of time that it takes for runners to condition their bodies for a marathon
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as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
a company that must condition its traditional ways of doing business to the realities of the global economy
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Recent Examples of condition
Presley Bo Tyler, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Freezing rain could glaze roads to more than a half an inch, creating treacherous driving conditions.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
This statement prompted an uproar from aid groups and legal scholars, who pointed out that conditioning access to humanitarian aid in this way blatantly violates the laws of war.
—Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
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As for garment workers, employees of fast fashion garment factories often work long hours in hazardous conditions.
—Presley Bo Tyler, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Freezing rain could glaze roads to more than a half an inch, creating treacherous driving conditions.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Eyeko Black Magic Mascara $24 $14 Dermstore Eyeko's Black Magic Mascara is infused with conditioning shea butter and keratin and comes in a deep black and a warm, chestnut brown for no-makeup-makeup days.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
This statement prompted an uproar from aid groups and legal scholars, who pointed out that conditioning access to humanitarian aid in this way blatantly violates the laws of war.
—Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
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Along with the financial backing that came with new ownership, the new CEO, Jorgenson, took measures to improve Scribe Media’s financial health.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The powerful organic chocolate is combined with several other antioxidants such as goji, longan and schisandra berries, astragalus and maca to boost energy and overall health through the winter months.Anna Haines, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Trump has vowed to rescind unspent funds earmarked for climate provisions contained in the Inflation Reduction Act, a signature piece of legislation signed by President Biden in 2022.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In April, President Biden signed into law a provision that allows for TikTok to be banned in the U.S. if it wasn’t sold within nine months, which is Jan. 19.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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The diet has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and related conditions like obesity, high cholesterol and hypertension.Randi Richardson, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Robert’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease leads to an exploration of art, activism, grief and fatherhood.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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New apps and frameworks are being released all the time along with hardware specs as well as energy and cooling requirements, which all contribute to the confusion.Hugo Farinha, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hawaii's lawyers also emphasized that the Supreme Court's decision in Bruen does not prohibit states from imposing licensing requirements.Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The move may be seen as a retaliation over the U.S. imposing restrictions on the sale of advanced AI chips and technology to China.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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And that’s because YouTube offers fewer restrictions on format, length, and style — as well as the ability to tap into passionate fandoms.Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The collaboration also could bolster research efforts and help better train new pediatric cardiologists and other subspecialists.Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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For many people, dogs are more than furry friends or beloved family members; they are assisted living tools trained to alleviate the challenges of living with a disability.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even as employees increasingly demand more from their employers in terms of flexibility and compensation — and employers adapt to meet those demands — organizations are struggling with low employee satisfaction and high turnover rates.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Seals seem to be adapting to the changing climate by eating more warm-water fish, said Moon.Barbara Moran, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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After each wear, allow the wool item to air dry away from direct heat and sunlight to remove odors and so the fibers bounce back to their natural shape.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Sickle cell disease is a group of congenital red blood cell disorders, named sickle cell for their crescent shape.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condition. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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