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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
serious gastronomes should recommend their stomachs to the restaurant's chef, giving full rein to his culinary prowess and imagination
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as in to suggest
to put forward (something) as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action
I would recommend you look into that option a little more closely because I don't think it will work nearly as well as you think
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Health experts recommend tracking the air quality in your ZIP code via a smartphone or the EPA’s website, AirNow.gov.
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Eaton Fire: Evacuation orders in place in Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre.
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Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
In the National Academies' most recent decadal survey released in 2022, a panel of researchers recommended NASA continue with the MSR program but stated the program's cost should not undermine other planetary science missions.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Blood Assurance is recommending that more than 70 hospitals in the region postpone elective surgeries until Jan. 24 to allow the organization to rebuild inventory.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
The following breakout is recommended: 15 - 25, 26 - 35, 36 - 45, 46 - 55, 56 - 65, 66 - 75, 76 - 85, 86 - 95.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
In the National Academies' most recent decadal survey released in 2022, a panel of researchers recommended NASA continue with the MSR program but stated the program's cost should not undermine other planetary science missions.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Blood Assurance is recommending that more than 70 hospitals in the region postpone elective surgeries until Jan. 24 to allow the organization to rebuild inventory.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
The following breakout is recommended: 15 - 25, 26 - 35, 36 - 45, 46 - 55, 56 - 65, 66 - 75, 76 - 85, 86 - 95.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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However, when left upright, they can be worn under wider pants.Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
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With a few weeks left in winter, go ahead and grab this coat starting from $16 in select sizes, and keep scrolling to see more jacket deals at Walmart.Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Shim, a longtime friend, suggested that Kang apply for the pardon to clear his name — and his record.Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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The busy halls and cautiously optimistic mood among exhibitors and buyers alike suggested that the trade show’s roots in classicism are still appealing and allowed the showcase to reclaim its spot in the menswear conversation.Martino Carrera, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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Last summer, at the time a photo of Lionel Messi blessing him at barely six months old resurfaced and went viral, Lamine won the Euros with La Roja in Germany ahead of being handed the Golden Boy gong by Tutto Sport and the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Her dad has a strong scene, handing his watch to Deputy Hank to pass along to Juliette before Dr. Pete completes his suicide mission and blows up the stairs.Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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This allowed Haaland to play off multiple touches and gave De Bruyne and Foden time to make runs.Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Joann filed for bankruptcy in March 2024 but at the time gave a positive spin on the situation and emerged a month later as a private company, retaining all of its 800-odd stores.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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But her decision to exercise caution was one that was commended on social media.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Newsom has commended Biden for not playing political games during disasters.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Last year, the CFPB put gaming companies on notice, issuing a report detailing the risks involved with purchasing and transferring virtual currencies.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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According to transfer spending figures, Everton is the only Premier League club to have a positive balance from such transactions in each of the last four seasons.James Nalton, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Following Black Myth Wukong, the Chinese gaming industry will deliver big action game with Lost Soul Aside.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Harnessing firming ingredients such as peptides, retinol, and caffeine, many of the best body-firming lotions also deliver benefits that transcend tightening.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
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Jeffrey Zupan, at the time a senior fellow at the Regional Plan Association, was entrusted with collecting data on how electronic tolling was working out.Ginia Bellafante, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Hired as Trump's special counsel in 2007, he was quickly entrusted with sensitive tasks ranging from negotiating vendor disputes to burying stories that might tarnish Trump's public image.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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