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the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
in the context of the Great Depression, communism had a certain allure for some disillusioned Americans
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And with Crystal Skull, Steven is trying to move Indiana Jones into the ’50s and out of the period that the previous three had existed in, that direct context of World War II.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
The only problem is that giving it as a gift, or asking for it, can come across as gauche if done in the wrong context.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
The notes don’t change, but the context does, and Dave grabbed that ball and ran with it.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
But improvisation is utilized so beautifully in the context of jazz.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
The only problem is that giving it as a gift, or asking for it, can come across as gauche if done in the wrong context.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
The notes don’t change, but the context does, and Dave grabbed that ball and ran with it.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
But improvisation is utilized so beautifully in the context of jazz.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Each product is built with precision and care, featuring whisper-quiet motors, scratch-resistant surfaces, and modern designs that fit perfectly into any environment.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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According to the , the storm moved westward through an environment conducive to sustaining powerful systems, including warm sea surface temperatures of up to 84°F and low vertical wind shear.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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On Christmas Eve, the Parker Solar Probe ventured into the star’s corona — the outermost layer of its atmosphere — during humanity’s closest-ever approach to the sun.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The more dust or clouds in Earth's atmosphere during a lunar eclipse, the redder the moon appears.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Calacatta Viola marble surround matches the countertop in the nearby wet bar.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
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Plus, a different finish for the center console and climate control surround trim other than piano black plastic.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Other symptoms—like cold hands, cold feet, and pale skin—could easily be attributed to climate, lifestyle, or weather.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Today’s top stories Weather, climate and environment A preservation group is suing the city of Whittier over its plan to raze more than 100 trees.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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