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as in labelling
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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2
as in characterizing
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in recording
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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Earlier in the clip, Heather opens up about some of their family’s holiday traditions and gets candid about marking the milestone as a family.
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Earlier this month, the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs collectively surpassed $100 billion in assets under management, marking one of the most successful ETF launches in history.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
First launched in Napa Valley in the 1980s, this lively event is marking its east coast debut next month, with a diverse array of dinners, tastings and other events occurring from January 17th to 19th at The Boca Raton, one of the city’s most opulent hotels.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Deaths have also risen sharply with over 7,700 fatalities recorded in 2024, marking a more than 200 percent increase from last year's 2,467, according to PAHO, while the virus spread to areas previously free of dengue.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Earlier this month, the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs collectively surpassed $100 billion in assets under management, marking one of the most successful ETF launches in history.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
First launched in Napa Valley in the 1980s, this lively event is marking its east coast debut next month, with a diverse array of dinners, tastings and other events occurring from January 17th to 19th at The Boca Raton, one of the city’s most opulent hotels.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Deaths have also risen sharply with over 7,700 fatalities recorded in 2024, marking a more than 200 percent increase from last year's 2,467, according to PAHO, while the virus spread to areas previously free of dengue.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This involves distinguishing between the data plane, where information is transferred, and the control plane, which governs processes without directly handling the data itself.Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Researchers say that their discovery has helped tremendously in distinguishing the theropods of this region, which were poorly known before.Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2025
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Those images were released as police requested the public's assistance in identifying the man, who fled the train.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Still, researchers are working on identifying biomarkers in gut bacteria that someday could help tailor decisions on how to use existing therapies — or develop new treatments.Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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When the long-term deal was reached with Jones, Schoen pivoted to tagging Barkley.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Earlier, singer and actress Briana, 36, posted a photo of herself and Dales — who have been dating since 2021 — holding hands to her Instagram Stories alongside a love heart, tagging her other half.Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Marking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marking. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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