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as in to hollow (out)
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Green will need to back up this claim with strong play down the stretch of the season.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025 -
The challenge surgically, if that is what is needed, is the ability of the eyelid to remain functional to cover the eye and close.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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The more capable and also free Google Photos thus remains our Editors' Choice winner for entry-level photo editing apps.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sion James ghosted a screen, freeing up space for Flagg to straight-line drive.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, speaking for President Xi Jinping, said Beijing wants to help set global AI rules.—
Thomas Adamson and Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Before rescinding his invitation, it was reported that only two players from the team were planning on meeting with the president, as the others did not want to go.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The company isn’t completely unplugging from EVs, according to CEO Gil West.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Feb. 2025
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Puerto Rico is best know for its abundance of places to unplug, unwind, and explore the unknown.—
Amy Gordon,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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Realizing the extent of losses from the Palisades and Eaton fires, perhaps the cost of greater water delivery capacity would now be justified.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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The message is clear that he is justified in his actions and need not observe the law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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So, 46-year-old Nina Peterson decided to take matters into her own hands and create a personalized and educational video—similar to Ms. Rachel's—for her granddaughter, Heavenly.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The government took a necessary step by requiring airlines to issue flight vouchers to infected passengers starting this spring.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The president said that under the plan, the U.S. will treat other countries’ non-tariff policies as unfair trade practices that warrant tariffs in response.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s order would require the prosecutors to seek the death penalty but would preserve a jury’s ability to deliberate on whether a death sentence is warranted or not.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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