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as in to assist
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
invariably his strong religious faith props him up in times of crisis
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The charge of interfering with flight crew members carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
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The Earth's upper crust contains around 3.5% iron, and dust generated on impact would carry these nutrients into the ocean, along with any additional iron that might be carried by the asteroid.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Binghamton Fire Department is being assisted in the investigation by the Binghamton Police Department and New York state fire investigators through the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.—
Jeff Murray,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The fire department’s Special Services Unit is working with the American Red Cross to assist any families that were displaced, fire officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2025
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The market had put faith in a sector-wide turnaround after stellar results from Cartier owner Richemont, but sustained weakness in LVMH’s fashion and leather goods and wines and spirits segments pointed to further divergence in the sector.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Today, its exhibits feature live animals, taxidermy specimens, recreations of the region’s former prairies and woodlands, and educational materials about sustaining the natural environment.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Body cameras also aid in training, improve policies and encourage de-escalation by promoting professional behavior.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Scientists think that the endogenous opioid system evolved, in part, to push animals toward behaviors that aided the species’ survival.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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For example, the USDA invested about $6.6 billion to support rural development between 2017 and 2021, but only about $138 million went to tribal communities.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the last 20 years, Intermountain Church Planters, an organization that supports church plants in the Intermountain West, has planted nearly 30 churches this way, including seven in the Treasure Valley, according to data its leaders shared with the Statesman.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Feb. 2025
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Featuring some larger-than-life characters, Sirianni has helped mold this consortium of talent into a brotherhood and a winning machine.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Aragon helped manage the migrants’ arrival and connect them with organizations to find housing and services.—
Tony Barboza,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Following an acrobatic performance from the two queens, RuPaul asked Lana to stay and for Crystal to sashay away.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Since then, Verona and her children have stayed at her mother’s home, where she was surrounded by close relatives.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Even more alarmingly, his recent hateful rhetoric has begun to embolden white supremacists who’ve recently been spreading bigoted hate speech — and using West’s name to bolster their arguments.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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And regular activity levels can help bolster sleep quality, which can improve focus during performances too, McMillian says.—
Jordan Smith,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
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