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as in gang
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
when one boy turned informant, the police were able to nab the drug kingpin and the rest of his crew
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Recent Examples of crew
The helicopter crew also hoisted the volunteers from the area, according to rescuers.
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Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
The pair had been arguing over text in recent weeks because Ephron, mistakenly, believed Mayers hadn’t paid for the funeral of a fellow crew member who had died of a drug overdose.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
In many trauma situations in the field, EMS and ambulance crews rely on saline solution to help restore fluid loss.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2025
There’s no clear timeline yet, said county Office of Emergency Management Director Kevin McGowan, as crews rush to remove fire debris and hazardous waste.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
The pair had been arguing over text in recent weeks because Ephron, mistakenly, believed Mayers hadn’t paid for the funeral of a fellow crew member who had died of a drug overdose.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
In many trauma situations in the field, EMS and ambulance crews rely on saline solution to help restore fluid loss.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2025
There’s no clear timeline yet, said county Office of Emergency Management Director Kevin McGowan, as crews rush to remove fire debris and hazardous waste.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crew
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The situation has been largely caused by gang violence in the Caribbean country.—
Trisha Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Today, the economy is in ruins and gang violence and kidnappings are a staple of daily life in the capital.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, Hope in the Hills was launched by members of Tyler Childers’ team, as well as community members in Kentucky, with the aim of combatting the opioid crisis and supporting recovery throughout Appalachia.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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Saunders said members of Costco's management team typically stay a long time given the company's solid and stable financial performance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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California For Subscribers The Mexican Mafia Tapes: Secret recordings reveal greed, betrayal — and a deal with the feds Sept. 4, 2024 Stinson had already been serving a life sentence for murdering a drug dealer in 1979.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Bills have won six straight AFC East titles, and nothing short of their first Super Bowl appearance since 1993 seems acceptable to their Mafia.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Many are stuck in third countries, including one former member of the Afghan army in Pakistan who spoke to USA TODAY on the condition of anonymity for fear of their safety.—
Chris Kenning,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Mother of Dragons herself, Daenerys Targaryen, embodies the cultural fear of and fascination with a petite, white female wielding her dragons—not a husband or son—to build a seemingly socially just army that will brutally conquer in her name.—
Rebecca Scofield / Made by History,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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AngelList also offers syndicate and fund administration tools.—
Lucinda Shen,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by U.S. authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty on Wednesday, the Justice Department said in a statement.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
9 Jan. 2025
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With the Mets eying a title, a third base platoon doesn’t seem like a good idea.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Fraley has yet to have a healthy season with the Reds but has shown glimpses of being more than a left-handed platoon outfielder.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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For perspective, the company has been seeing more demand in the last year from areas such as optical networks, IP networks, and submarine networks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Five of the Fed’s seven governors voted in favor of leaving the network, including Chair Jerome Powell.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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The new Mondays Light 12-packs will be available soon for purchase at retailers nationwide, the company said.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the 87-page complaint, which was obtained by PEOPLE, Baldoni and a group of nine other plaintiffs, including his production company Wayfarer Studios, business partners and public relations team, are suing the Times for $250 million.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Crew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crew. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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