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as in then
in addition to what has been said
the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door
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as in also
in like manner
I mind my own business, and you should do likewise
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Staffing would likewise be a major obstacle in the US without a significant increase in wages to recruit and retain workers.
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Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 30 Oct. 2024
The Chinese Foreign Ministry likewise blamed the United States for suppressing free speech by trying to ban the popular Chinese social media app TikTok.
—David Shedd, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2024
Duccio painted for Florentine patrons and probably learned from his Florentine peers, whose naturalism was likewise pioneering.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
By extrapolation, each plot is a song that’s part of larger composition, and each song (and likewise single ingredient) moves to a symphony.
—Erica Firpo, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 30 Oct. 2024
The Chinese Foreign Ministry likewise blamed the United States for suppressing free speech by trying to ban the popular Chinese social media app TikTok.
—David Shedd, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2024
Duccio painted for Florentine patrons and probably learned from his Florentine peers, whose naturalism was likewise pioneering.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
By extrapolation, each plot is a song that’s part of larger composition, and each song (and likewise single ingredient) moves to a symphony.
—Erica Firpo, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Jewish pioneers’ history here has been preserved at Leadville’s Temple Israel, built in 1884 for a community that then numbered some 400 and contributed to business and municipal life.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The champagne is then poured into the uppermost glass of a two-story, 5,201-glass pyramid, overflowing to the glasses below, creating a dazzling display.Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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He’s also promised to drill for more oil, ease up on Bitcoin, rein in regulations, and bring down grocery prices.Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Zhao also directed staff to bring forward a resolution to the council that would dissolve the ad hoc committee on economic vitality.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Poetry in the Age of Disenchantment by Charles Taylor Ukraine Divided Almost three years after the beginning of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine is not defeated, but Russia is not victorious, either.Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2024
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But don’t forget a tank top or a pair of shorts, either.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Storms have become so frequent that some insurers just assume a roof with standard shingles has sustained damage.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Keep in mind traffic and road closures may change based on real-time conditions so consider using a traffic app.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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Usually comprised of at least a dozen companies, including publishers of source material, radio and TV stations, advertising agencies and more besides, consensus from the production committee is necessary for most major artistic and commercial decisions.Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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But after two impeachments, a reelection defeat, the disgrace of January 6, multiple indictments, a felony conviction, and much else besides, Trump has gained strength rather than shed it.Rich Lowry, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
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Guilfoyle moreover was on stage with Trump Jr. at the convention center.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Breakdown: The Story of B-Girl Raygun The almost comical performance of Australia’s representative for the new Olympic sport of breakdancing has turned into one of the most meme-able moments out of 2024’s games, but moreover, potentially one of the funniest scandals in sports history.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2024
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Both versions additionally allow users to charge their phone via a new USB-C port.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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Two veteran Republican strategists with ties to the Trump campaign additionally told the Washington Examiner that, unlike Harris, turnout shouldn’t prove an issue for Trump.Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Sep. 2024
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