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Verb
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Since discontinuing fluoride in tap water, Israeli dentists have observed a significant rise in children’s cavities and have urged its reinstatement, even as some parents remain firmly against the idea.—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Dec. 2024 -
As such, Patek made roughly 12 per year before discontinuing the 5004 in 2011.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
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Throughout the prime of his Bills career, Milano was known for sniffing out screens and misdirection plays, being the only defender in the area and finishing the play to limit what could have been a big gain.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Wolverines will be massive underdogs, after going 5-4 in Big Ten play and finishing 112th in points scored.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The root system enters a state of rest, ceasing growth.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2025
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With Stewart-Haas Racing ceasing operations at the end of 2024, Briscoe was among the drivers needing to find a new team.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
2 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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With six more passing yards, Daniels will pass Russell Wilson to rank first among postseason passing yards by a rookie.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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In response, the employer lawyers up, too, so its legal costs are rising with every passing day.—
Mark Hillman,
The Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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The case stemmed from a Groveland police officer in September 2020 stopping a Lyft car for speeding and tag lights that weren’t working.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
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Even though the games are ending, the circus really won’t end with the Jets and Giants.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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After ending 2024 with successive Premier League defeats, Enzo Maresca’s side contrived to throw away a lead late on as Crystal Palace rallied to claim a draw at Selhurst Park.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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