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as in inference
an idea that is conveyed often indirectly
He took issue with the implication that he could not be trusted with the assignment.
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as in outcome
a future condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
They were concerned with the possible implications of the new legislation.
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as in allegation
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
Employees were shocked by the implication of the company's CEO in the crime.
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On Monday, Donovan rejected the implication that the program had failed.
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Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
The ethical implications of these advancements are profound.
—Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The series expands on Tawada’s original work, exploring how Japan reached this state and the implications for its inhabitants.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
But the election also holds significant implications for Musk's companies, many of which do business with the U.S. government and face disputes with federal agencies.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
The ethical implications of these advancements are profound.
—Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The series expands on Tawada’s original work, exploring how Japan reached this state and the implications for its inhabitants.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
But the election also holds significant implications for Musk's companies, many of which do business with the U.S. government and face disputes with federal agencies.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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The next decade will be about new infrastructure solutions that can provide scale, performance, resilience and security for the models and the inference endpoints at the heart of enterprise AI applications.Thomas Cornely, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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These models use a small fraction of their total parameters for inference.Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Integrating pharmacists more tightly with clinical prescribing should, in theory, cut costs and improve outcomes — but the formula has proved tricky, Van Antwerp says.Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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This begets the critical question: Will America withstand such a razor-thin outcome?Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Our stories have focused on the conflicts of interest Trump’s stake in the company present and allegations of mismanagement and cronyism within the company.ProPublica, ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
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Comments under the video accused the of cheating, but as Newsweek discovered, the situation appears to have been resolved, and some of its allegations questioned.Tom Norton, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Etzioni recently came across the tapes and, at the enthusiastic suggestion of McKee, went into the studio with original guitarist Ryan Hedgecock to flesh out the tracks, while still leaving them sounding minimalist enough to sound raw, rough and ready.Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
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However, the budget size may increase further if the administration decides to incorporate the Democratic Party of the People’s suggestions to ease the rising burden of energy cost. Elections to determine a prime minister is set to take place on November 11.Lin Lin, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Of course this flow of funds out of Japan and into the dollar has clear and meaningful ramifications for the yen.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the case could have significant ramifications for how states consider race in drawing congressional districts to comply with the Voting Rights Act.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
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This week, Survivors For Kamala took out a full-page ad in the New York Times to remind citizens of the accusations surrounding Trump and urging them to vote for the Vice President in the upcoming election.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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This is the latest in the fallout since the accusations against Gaiman became public.Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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At a press conference following Thursday’s decision, Kazuo Ueda, the central bank’s governor noted that risks surrounding the U.S. economy are easing, an indication that conditions may soon be favorable for another interest rate hike.Lin Lin, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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So, overall there’s an indication that interest remains strong and Episode 9 could recover those views in the coming days.Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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No one knows whether, when the legislation fully go into effect in three months, schools will remain open or medicine will be delivered.Mick Krever, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Inside a 2,400-square-foot space at the mall is Meet Me in the Dirt, a whimsical plant shop that hosts events meant to generate the positive effects that being exposed to greenery and playing in soil can have on your mental health.Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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