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Recent Examples of life-and-death
There are all the hallmarks of the Spanish master: sumptuous interiors splashed with vibrant colors; rich, wordy roles for layered female characters; life-and-death stakes woven into the fabric of the everyday.
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Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
The life-and-death drama played out in the heart of country music.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
Scientists have also suspected that those species’ role is so important that their loss could have life-and-death consequences for human beings.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 2 Aug. 2024
The whole-of-government DEI push has rippling effects outside the Secret Service — while still affecting life-and-death situations.
—Breccan F. Thies, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 July 2024
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Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
The life-and-death drama played out in the heart of country music.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
Scientists have also suspected that those species’ role is so important that their loss could have life-and-death consequences for human beings.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 2 Aug. 2024
The whole-of-government DEI push has rippling effects outside the Secret Service — while still affecting life-and-death situations.
—Breccan F. Thies, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-and-death
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His five-year pro bono initiative provides crucial guidance to Veteran organizations, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term success.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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That reference number is crucial in seeking the reward.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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While such estimates are not definitive, the campaign doubtlessly inflicted a significant, if not decisive, blow against Hezbollah’s strategic arsenal.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This compares with other forecasts for about 4%, in a decisive break with a longtime practice of capping it at 3% in the past.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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The trick, though, comes in trying to distinguish between a bull market feeding off rational fundamental positives and one that has grown so frisky as to be acutely risky.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Such appropriations are the fundamental and ultimate business of Congress, as per the Constitution.Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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But Hurts hasn’t been reliable on a passer in critical scenarios.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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After a dismal 31% from three last season, Hart’s resurgence as a sharpshooter is critical in a Knicks offense transformed by the offseason acquisitions of Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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For him, this is the key divide in American politics.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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Another key factor will be winning international recognition for a new government in a country where multiple foreign powers have their hands in the mix.ALBERT AJI AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The premium plan includes all the benefits of the basic plan with additional features.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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As the project moves forward here is some basic information about the company and the development itself: What is Eli Lilly and Company? Eli Lilly and Company, often referred to as Lilly, is based in Indianapolis.Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Hutchinson's shocking return would provide a massive boost for the Detroit defense at the most pivotal moment of the season.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Further research led to the pivotal semaglutide discovery, a derivative of exendin-4 but one that remained in the body for longer, for better insulin regulation.New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Life-and-death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-and-death. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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