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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
I'm going to see my man again tonight
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as in person
a member of the human race
every man has a responsibility to safeguard the planet
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as in husband
the male partner in a marriage
I now pronounce you man and wife
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as in police
a body of officers of the law
the crowd of onlookers quickly scattered when the man arrived on the scene
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Don't miss these Get to know the Wisconsin radio personality who also serves as in-game hype man at Packers games.
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Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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On the set of the Netflix series, there are men and women whose energy rivals that of the town’s patriarch.
—Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
The two men have been trying to get released through the First Step Act since 2021, only to have Brooklyn Federal Court Judge Edward Korman swat down their requests.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
On Saturday, the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team dominated an inferior opponent, something the program is accustomed to over the past few years.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Watching Mariah Carey Bake Christmas Cookies
On the set of the Netflix series, there are men and women whose energy rivals that of the town’s patriarch.
—Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
The two men have been trying to get released through the First Step Act since 2021, only to have Brooklyn Federal Court Judge Edward Korman swat down their requests.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
On Saturday, the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team dominated an inferior opponent, something the program is accustomed to over the past few years.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Toronto also picked up right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin, a very effective guy against hitters on both sides of the plate despite a lower arm slot thanks to a plus splitter.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite his corporate success, Mr. Thompson remained the same funny, down-to-earth guy, Mr. Hill said.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rylee Arnold's boyfriend just got the ultimate stamp of approval.Julia Moore, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Trending on Billboard The discussion of the song came just days after reports emerged that Carpenter and boyfriend actor Barry Keoghan have split after about a year of dating.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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The person dressed as Santa Claus was then pulled into the building through the 6th-floor window.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Eight-episode season, screening first four episodes in person and full season online.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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She is survived by her husband, their children and grandchildren.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Harriet’s husband, Carl (Reginald VelJohnson), is a Chicago police officer who watches the family’s budget like a hawk and occasionally, under stress, blows his top.Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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An online fundraiser created to raise money for Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's shooting death, has more than tripled since the Ivy League grad was taken into police custody Monday.Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The employee called local police, Tisch said at the press conference.KC Baker, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the first deadly encounter about 10:21 a.m., police responded to a 911 call of a male stabbed on Flatbush Ave., finding a 26-year-old male victim stabbed in the chest.Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The latest panther, a male about 7 or 8 months old, was discovered dead Dec. 4 in Glades County, according to Panther Pulse.Olivia Lloyd, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The blanket was a nod to Swift's Kansas City Chiefs star beau Travis Kelce, who did not join her on her hospital visit.Gil Macias, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Here’s hoping that Teddy’s beau, Roy, moving to Brooklyn in the New Year will help facilitate that process.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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These updates aim to extend the operational life of the 61-year-old dam, which is a cornerstone of water management in the Colorado River Basin.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Watch Hot Frosty on Netflix Family Switch The Walker family members are all caught up in their individual lives and beginning to drift apart.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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