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as in to be
to have life
Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece
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as in operating
being in effective operation
didn't realize that the microphone was live and proceeded to make some rather indiscreet comments
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as in breathing
having or showing life
there is a tank of live lobsters sitting at the front of the restaurant
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Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
Who dresses simply and smart… and most of all, lives well.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Do not throw live charcoal on the ground and leave it.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
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Most importantly, the film and soundtrack contained a centerpiece song that lived up to its placement.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
Who dresses simply and smart… and most of all, lives well.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Throughout Election Day, and in the pivotal days ahead, stay with The New Yorker for live updates from reporters across the country, and follow our live results map once the polls close.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Do not throw live charcoal on the ground and leave it.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
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In a 2014 interview with The New Yorker, during a tour of Al's home, the Emmy Award winner pointed out a painting by Anton, which resides by his fireplace.Kayla Caldwell, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Hamad is a dual citizen of the United States and Lebanon who resides in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Specifically, there are concerns that cage-diving may condition white sharks to associate boats with food, potentially increasing the risk of negative interactions between sharks and humans.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the Attorney General stated two weeks ago: There are many things that are open to debate in America.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
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How to Turn Election Anxiety into Hope and Positivity Acknowledge and Accept Uncertainty Instead of dwelling solely on potential adverse impacts, balance them with possible benefits.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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As for Blomdahl, her positive mindset and love for Svalbard steers her away from dwelling on uncertainty or concern.Yahya Salem, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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So far the company’s existing driver assist features, known as Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, or FSD, are facing probes from federal safety regulators after a series of crashes involving the technology.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Currently, Goldman Sachs economics research is penciling in another four consecutive interest rate cuts in the first half of 2025 but also acknowledged in its Monday update that more uncertainty exists regarding the Fed's path next year.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Key to this work reimagining the district is taking a hard look at our staffing structure and operational costs.Kyla Johnson-Trammell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Israel killed or imprisoned Palestinian commanders, along with thousands of civilians, leaving Palestinian operational units leaderless and uncoordinated.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Finding true thought partners in an organization’s AI journey is paramount to keep the spirit of innovation alive.Bill Rokos, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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And over the years, an onslaught of sequels, prequels and reboots have kept it alive in our pop culture.Chris Nashawaty, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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Read: The controversial book at the center of Charlie Hebdo’s latest issue The operative verb is wander.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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His masterpiece charts the entanglements, both professional and personal, that bring about the downfall of operative Magnus Pym.The Week US, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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