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Recent Examples of feeler
Exploratory calls and feelers about potential scenarios if one were retained and the other let go have happened in recent days, I'm told.
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James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
The Lakers, Warriors, Clippers, and Kings put out feelers last summer, but no franchise felt comfortable absorbing LaVine’s remaining $110+ million salary.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
By the time a network sent feelers and a New York station made an offer, though, the Scillians' two older kids loved their schools and the twins were out of diapers, and the big city couldn't compete with fall colors and a 20-minute commute to work.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
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James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
The Lakers, Warriors, Clippers, and Kings put out feelers last summer, but no franchise felt comfortable absorbing LaVine’s remaining $110+ million salary.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
By the time a network sent feelers and a New York station made an offer, though, the Scillians' two older kids loved their schools and the twins were out of diapers, and the big city couldn't compete with fall colors and a 20-minute commute to work.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeler
Noun
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In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.—
Laura Groch
Feb. 5,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2023
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The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2023
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For queries, direct message via Instagram @donutstedoughnuts or email orders@donutste.com.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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When trying to order food or ask for the price of a cab ride, for example, typing in your query will yield a quick, accurate translation in the language of your choice.—
Séamus Bellamy,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the Mets made a counteroffer of three years to Alonso and agent Scott Boras.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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No word yet if the 11-year-old has taken the Pirates’ deal or proposed a counteroffer.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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Following the hearing, Lee spoke with the Salt Lake Tribune and denied saying that a Nazi flag could be displayed, arguing that putting up such flags would not be allowed under his bill.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Fink ruled in favor of the state during a hearing to resolve remaining motions at the Santa Cruz County Superior Court in Nogales.—
José Ignacio Castañeda Perez,
The Arizona Republic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The overtures have created new alliances on Capitol Hill. O’Brien, working with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), encouraged Trump to nominate Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a pro-union Republican, for labor secretary.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Iranians, too, seem to be open to another diplomatic overture.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Coming from a filmmaker with a background in video art and large-scale installations, the film uses 3D scanning and AI to explore questions of dispossession and social control through the prism of a commonplace police identity check.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Republicans now face the question of whether those gains will last through future elections, while Democrats will be spending the next few years fighting to win back those voters who shifted rightward in 2024.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Asking for advice instead of feedback gives you a better chance of getting some helpful suggestions, says Grant.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Most acknowledge the tough spot the OP (original poster) was in while offering their own suggestions.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2025
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You will likely be asked to complete a questionnaire to assess the quality of your sleep after each nap.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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Study authors analyzed data totaling over 150,000 people who answered questionnaires about lifestyle factors and disease outcomes, including questions about their intake of plain and flavored yogurt, as well as other dairy products.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Feeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeler. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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