as in to know
to have a clear idea of
failed to cotton on to the fact that her senatorial campaign was going nowhere
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Hopkins, who is well known for his own monstrous portrayal of Hannibal Lector in Silence of the Lambs, has been working frequently, including voicing a character in the two-part Netflix film Rebel Moon and forthcoming sci-fi flick Eyes in the Trees.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025 -
Elizabeth Lail, known for Netflix’s You, just reprised her role in the Five Nights at Freddy’s sequel.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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The more generous read is that OpenAI, as the poster child of American AI innovation, is trying to establish some rules in what is an unregulated and rapidly expanding industry that few people outside of it understand at a technical level.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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Genomic sequencing, which deciphers the entire viral genome, is more ambitious.—
Lisa M. Krieger,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Here's how China's Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean The presence of lava introduces a significant challenge in deciphering the geological history of the Athabasca Valles system.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Honored for his performance as legendary musician Pete Seeger in A Complete Unknown, Norton, 55, was previously recognized by the Critics Choice Awards as an individual nominee for 2014’s Birdman and as an ensemble winner for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and Birdman.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Williams has been recognized with 13 Grammys on 39 nominations, for work on his own and in collaboration with artists such as Nile Rodgers, Daft Punk, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and Janet Jackson.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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She's seen parents lose mirrors on their cars from the doubling up and driving half off the road.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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Thompson said the Mavericks’ decision to move Dončić roughly eight months following a trip to the NBA Finals was one of the most shocking moves he’s seen in his time around the NBA.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Wright, in contrast, plays a cautious 10-year-old, too young to truly comprehend the weight of what her family is facing but old enough to recognize that something is deeply wrong.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Everyone tried to comprehend how a team could get rid of a 25-year-old generational talent and one of the world’s most popular players.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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At these shows, viewers largely cut off from nature’s magic were prompted to marvel at its beauty and appreciate its life-sustaining work.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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Almost two-thirds of American adults are homeowners, and the median house here has appreciated more than 58% over the past two decades, even after accounting for inflation.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Beltway is only beginning to grasp the implications.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
8 Feb. 2025
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New York paralysis patient lifts cup using only his thoughts after receiving AI brain implant A year after a diving accident left him paralyzed, Keith Thomas is now able to grasp, lift and drink from a cup, thanks to advances in bioelectronic medicine.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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