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In its most recent annual report, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) picked out solo cruising as one of the industry’s biggest trends in 2024.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
If conditions are clear, anyone with a pair of binoculars or a telescope may even be able to pick out details, such as Jupiter’s four largest moons — Ganymede, Callisto, Io and Europa.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2024
This functionality allows the camera to pick out much more detail than a traditional camera, and to perform better in low-light conditions.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024
Our editors have picked out their favorite gifting items that are currently less than $50 on Amazon on occasion of Cyber Monday.
—Ashley Davis, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
If conditions are clear, anyone with a pair of binoculars or a telescope may even be able to pick out details, such as Jupiter’s four largest moons — Ganymede, Callisto, Io and Europa.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2024
This functionality allows the camera to pick out much more detail than a traditional camera, and to perform better in low-light conditions.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2024
Our editors have picked out their favorite gifting items that are currently less than $50 on Amazon on occasion of Cyber Monday.
—Ashley Davis, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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The sophisticated packer will love this stylish four-piece set from Paravel—the eco-friendly nylon material is made out of upcycled plastic water bottles.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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The needles are made out of cashmere and PVC for that dense and lush evergreen look.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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An American man who identified himself as Pete Travis Timmerman was found wandering the Syrian capital of Damascus yesterday.Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Miller has won slalom, giant slalom, super-G and downhill races in a span of 16 days. 2007 — Major League Baseball’s Mitchell Report is released, identifying 85 names to differing degrees in the 409-page document.Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 13 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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After the book was published, a newspaper picked up the tale which magazines later reprinted.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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This came after Russia, a quasi-ally of China, sent a submarine and a rescue towboat to the waters between Yonaguni and Iriomote, part of Japan's Southwest Islands, on Tuesday, which was the first time Japan has sighted a Russian submarine transiting in that area.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Similar to a safari trip, drivers from multiple vehicles connect with each other to see where Polar Bears have been sighted that day.Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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While at the event, Ray and Cusimano noticed each other because they were surrounded by taller people.Julie Tremaine, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The ultimate goal will be for consumers to notice any difference and to an iPhone that ‘just works’.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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In responding to the backlash, Eddy Cue, Apple's Senior Vice President of Services, clarified that the fainting scene is part of the film's narrative progression and assured that viewers would understand its importance once the movie is viewed in its entirety.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 70% of U.S. institutional investors believe that AI will introduce new geopolitical risks, while 71% view AI as a tool that could unlock new investment opportunities.Lawrence Carrel, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Humans interacting with fellow humans would discern that waiting a long time to respond is going to be perceived as an unusual cadence when in discourse covering simple matters.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Translation is something of the runt of the literary litter, more often perceived as grunt work than art work.Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20out. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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