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as in describes
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
recited the funny story of how he and his girlfriend met
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as in lists
to specify one after another
the Declaration of Independence recites a long list of grievances against King George III
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This involves completing a form that describes the bag, collects your contact and delivery info, etc.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024 -
The Police Department describes Rise as a unique program that provides an opportunity for participants to give back to the community through community service while embracing accountability and growth.—
Campbell Roper,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Unrepentant, a new book by Peter Edwards, tells the story of Campbell—now in his 60s—from his violent upbringing and hard-partying ways, to a relentless dedication to the biker lifestyle.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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By Monica Sager Live News Reporter 10 North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx fell while walking down the marble staircase outside the House chamber, her communications team tells Newsweek.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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The county’s long-term Tourism Master Plan, which outlines a 20-year vision for sustainable tourism development, aims to retain the growth experienced during the years after the COVID-19 pandemic and continue building on that momentum.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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In this political analysis, Carter — who paved the way for the Camp David Accords — outlines the historical and religious context behind the conflict and tensions in the Middle East.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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In the film, the monkey has Williams’s own eyes, and while the actor Jonno Davies provides the monkey’s motion capture and voice acting, the singer himself narrates the story.—
Simran Hans,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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At the end of the season 5B finale, Elsa Dutton (voiced by Isabel May, who narrates both Yellowstone prequel series 1883 and 1923), made a voice cameo return to say that the Duttons had been there for seven generations.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Recites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recites. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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