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as in to adopt
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as in to adapt
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Recent Examples of naturalize
Crocus, snowdrop, grape hyacinth, and squill naturalize well when planted in the lawn or around deciduous trees.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Nearly half of all Arizona immigrants are naturalized.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Oct. 2024
Helene’s reach was shocking, another example of how climate change ‘is here and now,’ scientists say
Immigration
These Americans naturalized just in time to vote.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2024
Experts say the gains can be attributed to the increasing numbers of first-generation immigrants who are getting naturalized, and more young U.S.-born Asian Americans who have come of age, as well as greater efforts to get out the vote.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 5 Sep. 2024
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Nearly half of all Arizona immigrants are naturalized.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Oct. 2024
Helene’s reach was shocking, another example of how climate change ‘is here and now,’ scientists say
Immigration
These Americans naturalized just in time to vote.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2024
Experts say the gains can be attributed to the increasing numbers of first-generation immigrants who are getting naturalized, and more young U.S.-born Asian Americans who have come of age, as well as greater efforts to get out the vote.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 5 Sep. 2024
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Those articles helped spur the court to adopt its first-ever code of conduct and received a Pulitzer Prize.ProPublica, ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
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In 2021, the city adopted housing laws that limit annual rent increases to 3% or 80% of inflation, whichever is less.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Despite Murray’s insufficient scoring game on a night the Nuggets probably needed more from their second option, Adelman was happy with how Murray adapted to New Orleans’ gameplan, blitzing him on ball screens all night.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Children and adolescents are not miniature adults, and not all young people will adapt to a strength training program the same way.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Farmers began domesticating apples sometime between 10,000 and 4,000 years ago in the Tian Shan Mountains of Central Asia, according to genetic analyses.Laura Helmuth, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
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Some 15,000 years since humans first domesticated the wolf, scientists have learned that different barks mean different things—for instance, dogs use lower, longer barks for strangers—but our understanding of dog communication remains rather limited.Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
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In time, drivers were able to use touch screens in some models to adjust core car mechanics like traction control and even cycle between performance modes.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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Thunder Power's liquidity is based on its ability to generate cash from operations, obtain capital financing, and borrow funds to support its operations and capital needs.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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And the success of CAR-T has inspired researchers to borrow other—cheaper and simpler—strategies from cancer therapy to kill immune cells gone awry.Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Employees who are accustomed to managing multiple responsibilities may demonstrate greater adaptability and resilience, which are valuable traits in a rapidly changing business environment. Competitive Edge in Hiring.William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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While Spain is accustomed to autumn storms that sometimes bring seasonal flooding, the recent downpours have resulted in the deadliest floods in living memory.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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As Lee’s character comes down from the mountains, he’s quickly assimilated into working for an old crank on a farm.Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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This is a perfect instance where leadership has to be in sync to assimilate technology that quickly.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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This is the price of a rapid advance in global notoriety: Masses rush to familiarize, align, and occasionally embarrass themselves.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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Ultimately, familiarizing yourself with THISTL’s work can be the best first step.Quispe López, Them, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Naturalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalize. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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