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as in sole
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named residents of the apartment complex have exclusive use of the pool

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as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers a section of the city where the exclusive boutiques and fashionable restaurants are concentrated

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Recent Examples of exclusive Tune in tomorrow for the rest of Shannon's exclusive interview with Vice President-elect JD Vance. Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025 In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the actor and comedian, 41, jokes that his recent weight loss was inspired by the possibility that he may one day be needed for a superhero film. Nicholas Rice, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025 With exclusive collections at an affordable price, TRENDZIO’s jewelry comes in limited quantities, from as little as only 50 items ever made. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025 Flying over the channel has become an option in recent years with several companies incorporating charter flights into their trips, particularly White Desert which offers exclusive, private trips that begin with a jet landing on an interior ice runway and base in their own luxury camps. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exclusive 
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  • The sole damage to the home was to two of the exterior panes – one cracked, while the other below it shattered entirely.
    Dakin Andone, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Councilwoman Monica Perez was the sole voice of opposition.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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  • Honigford played all 14 games (two starts) for Michigan last season, including the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium and was also selected as an academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022.
    Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2023
  • Carter started all 13 games last year and was an All-Big Ten honorable mention after recording 19 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and 12 total quarterback pressures.
    Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Apr. 2023
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  • In the years since, the former editor and model has quietly put her own fashionable stamp on the baroque pile in the Peak District—the inspiration for Mr. Darcy’s Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice and a fixture on the moodboards of designers ranging from John Galliano to Alessandro Michele.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The glasses not only provide exceptional sound clarity but also eliminate the traditional stigma associated with hearing aids by seamlessly integrating advanced audio technology into a sleek, fashionable eyewear design.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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  • These comfortable, stylish over-ear headphones are lauded for their adjustable EQ and long-lasting battery, ensuring a tailored and uninterrupted listening experience.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The stylish hat has the team’s name embroidered in black, against an all-black hat.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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  • Throughout the film, Bob might be physically present with both Joan and Sylvie, but his undivided attention is always seemingly just out of their grasp.
    Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This floral scent will command your undivided attention much like a visit to Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, where Monet’s esteemed series is on display.
    Paige Stables, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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  • The style was elegant and practical, sans any pesky heel height.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Because while SteamOS provides that smooth, responsive, and elegant experience on Steam Deck, Bazzite currently brings it to many other devices.
    Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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  • While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.
    Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2020
  • What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.
    Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
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  • Create a clean air space Another piece of advice is to focus on maintaining clean-air areas as opposed to an entire clean-air home.
    Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Putting Poeltl behind Anthony-Towns could give New York one of the best frontcourts in the entire NBA.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025

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