1
as in to hold on
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as in to lay on
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He is being held on a $1 million bond, Hoskin said.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025 -
Fort Worth police announced that Texas National Night Out, an annual campaign to strengthen police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will be held on Oct. 7 this year.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Aug. 2025
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By Monday evening, the blaze remains uncontained and continues to grow.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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As Abrams' musical journey in Louisville continues over the next three years, the music director plans to continue elevating orchestral music as a form of public service and as an example of the next frontier for orchestras.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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Since McBride's appearance on the show released July 18, her rejection has taken on a life of its own online.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Technological advancements have long reshaped the job market by taking on more laborious and dangerous tasks.—
ILYA Likhov,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Under his tenure, the symphony won Grammys, survived a flood and flourished.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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Even the grants that survived are not being paid out, partly because the administration has fired the workers who administer the funding, said former and current staffers.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
21 Aug. 2025
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Sellers should retain receipts, confirmations, or screenshots for all transactions in case the IRS requests proof.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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With the December transfer portal window already in full force, Webb knew time was of the essence for Vick to build — and retain — a roster.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The manager shouted at Emiliano Martinez to kick long and hoped to take PSG back to Villa Park with only a one-goal deficit.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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But even that season’s team hardly ever practiced on the field, and in recent years it’s been used only by the team’s kicking specialist and as a spot where rehabbing players work out on the side.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cost: Free to job seekers with optional LinkedIn Premium for added insights.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Instituted in 1986 by then festival co-director Diego Galán to bring to San Sebastián legends of Hollywood – such as Betty Davis in 1989 in her last public appearance – the Donostia Awards have come to focus on still jobbing and far younger figures, such as Penélope Cruz in 2019.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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These dangerous conditions could persist through Wednesday, potentially lasting into late next week depending on the storm's track.—
Amanda Castro
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Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Rip current risks are also high along much of the East Coast Tuesday and will likely persist through much of the week.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Keep (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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