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as in to transmit
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
intends to personally convey the message to the governor
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as in to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
upon her death, the house will be conveyed to a predesignated charity
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Recent Examples of convey
Here’s where things stand: ▪ 2025 Draft: The pick acquired this week from Golden State will convey to Miami this June if the Warriors pick anywhere from 11 to 30 in the first round.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
For instance, when the show’s writers wanted a tattoo in Episode 5 to exactly match the exotic spider on the loose and show the artist’s love for it, Wachtel spent a lot of time figuring out the exact alignment of roses, thorns, locks, and chains to throw around the spider design to convey that.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
Despite assumptions weather forecasters could be replaced by artificial intelligence, there is a critical human element to conveying forecasts to governors, mayors and emergency planners.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
So why can't a job applicant use the same tools to more effectively convey their desire to work at the company?
—Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
For instance, when the show’s writers wanted a tattoo in Episode 5 to exactly match the exotic spider on the loose and show the artist’s love for it, Wachtel spent a lot of time figuring out the exact alignment of roses, thorns, locks, and chains to throw around the spider design to convey that.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
Despite assumptions weather forecasters could be replaced by artificial intelligence, there is a critical human element to conveying forecasts to governors, mayors and emergency planners.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
So why can't a job applicant use the same tools to more effectively convey their desire to work at the company?
—Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025
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The endoscope transmits images of the tissues to a screen, and healthcare providers may collect a tissue sample for biopsy.7 A Quick Review Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes abdominal pain along with other digestive symptoms, such as diarrhea and constipation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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New bird flu variant found in cattle:Can H5N1 be transmitted to humans?—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Audiences connect with human stories, and Noah’s journey carries a profoundly relevant message.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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American Airlines Flight Reportedly Delayed by WiFi Hotspot Using the Word ‘Bomb’ According to The Tico Times, an English-language media organization based in Costa Rica, the bus carried more than 70 passengers.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Since Zelensky has previously refused to cede any territory, this change of mindset indicates that the urgency to end the war is increasing as Trump pushes for a quick resolution.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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The firing of our inspectors general, was an early signal of both the administration’s intent and the extent to which the U.S. Congress is willing to cede its authority.—
Linda Thompson Gonzalez,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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Another winter storm is slated to bring heavy snow and ice to the Central Plains later Tuesday, and spread into the Midwest and Great Lakes Wednesday.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The virus spreads through skin contact, not through bodily fluids, according to the University of Washington Medicine.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Milk, which had been received there, is now being hauled to Winsted while other operations of the local plant remain unchanged.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Several autonomous truck companies, including Aurora, Kodiak and Torc Robotics, are already hauling customer cargo on test routes.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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Who was Roland Bragg? Bragg was born in Sabattus, Maine, in 1923, and after joining the Army was assigned to the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, according to the DoD. He was stationed at Fort Bragg during World War II and ended up fighting in Europe.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Maximo, who’s 6-foot-8, was assigned to guard Nikolas Khamenia of Harvard-Westlake and Tyran Stokes of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, two All-Americans.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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In June 1951, the nurses gave their trial patients the first dose of isoniazid.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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Escape to Baja Beach takes place at New Orleans’ bar The Frat House and gives visitors the chance to meet the Mountain Dude.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Expand February Skyline Festival: Feb. 15-16 Insomniac Events’ techno brand Factory 93 and house music counterpart Day Trip, are once again joining forces to bring the two genres together.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Two ladder trucks and three portable master streams were used to contain the fire, which was brought under control after about two hours, fire officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Convey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convey. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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