as in chart
an illustration of certain features of a geographical area
a wall map of the United States
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The original Fortnite Battle Royale map from 2017 is returning along with the original day-one loot pool.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Assembling the clues like a puzzle King Richard's skeleton was already capturing the attention of experts keen to uncover its secrets, starting with a professor who had done a craniofacial reconstruction — meaning his entire face had been digitally mapped.
—Patrick Wood, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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The map, developed by climate scientists and researchers at Climate Central using advanced predictive modeling, and published by the East Texas Sports Network (ETSN), shows that several Texas cities could face significant flooding or even be partially underwater by 2050.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The original Fortnite Battle Royale map from 2017 is returning along with the original day-one loot pool.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic andazcentral.com.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Assembling the clues like a puzzle King Richard's skeleton was already capturing the attention of experts keen to uncover its secrets, starting with a professor who had done a craniofacial reconstruction — meaning his entire face had been digitally mapped.
—Patrick Wood, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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Hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, the two-hour special honored those who excelled in music this year as determined by performance metrics on Billboard's year-end charts.Shyla Watson, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Two of the band’s earliest singles are back on the charts in the United Kingdom this week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Also planning to attend is Daniel Penny, a military veteran who was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide this week in the chokehold death of an agitated subway rider in New York.CBS News, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Here are the two lane and interchange restrictions that are planned this weekend.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The space was designed to bring the bride and her family into our family and celebrate together.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Paper invitations take much longer to design and order and often cost a pretty penny, while companies like Paperless Post and HiNOTE make email and text invites an inexpensive breeze.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Beckwith’s leadership continues to shape the Guggenheim’s global vision and exemplifies her dedication to elevating marginalized voices in her field.Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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These dual disruptions signal not just a change in how education is delivered, but a fundamental shift in who controls and shapes educational content in America.Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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