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as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we couldn't descry the reasons for his sudden departure
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as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
could just descry the ship coming over the horizon
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
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The company was founded in 1998 by skydivers Chris Hall and his father, John Hall, and for nearly three decades has operated out of Butler Memorial Airport.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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As a teenager, Cody noticed a girl named Rebecca during study hall and, according to Davis, winked at her from across the room.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The Royals noticed the different demeanor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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For much of history, before humans learned how to engineer immunity, almost every parent had to bury at least one of their children, and often more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The young star learned nothing comes easy at Madison Square Garden.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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More recently, Madonna was spotted with half of her stark blond hair thrown under her leather jacket at the Saint Laurent spring 2026 show outside the Eiffel Tower.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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At the airport, Scott and Seth Avett were spotted so a couple of us got to meet them.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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University of Washington researchers discovered the tapeworm, which can cause a rare but potentially deadly disease in humans, in 37 out of 100 coyotes sampled near Puget Sound in Washington State.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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According to the park, an 11-year-old boy first discovered the tracks after a 1908 flood scoured the Paluxy Riverbed, exposing the limestone.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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Additional ocean view guest rooms are available on the top floors of the main lodge, where the restaurant and bar are also located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The county’s water treatment facility, located adjacent to Piney Point off of Buckeye Road, has been used to clean and dispose of polluted water for the last several years, and is expected to play a crucial role in the site’s long-term closure.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Banks maintained long-standing relationships with corporate clients; white-shoe law firms didn’t compete for business; hostile takeovers and the like were regarded as somewhat unsavory.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Pete Distad, a former Apple exec who joined Fox last year and spearheaded the launch of the Fox One subscription streamer, is seasoned and well-regarded.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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“Descried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descried. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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