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as in to specify
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt
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as in to go (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam
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The city’s current law only specifies dog, cat or rabbit.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025 -
Rogerson and Barden said the insurance company deemed the truck too far gone and paid out a claim, but the pair did not specify the amount.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Denver Nuggets tied to potential Zach LaVine trade Zach LaVine’s name is sure to be mentioned repeatedly between now and the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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About 66 million years ago, a seven-mile-wide asteroid slammed into our planet and began a mass extinction that wiped out all the dinosaurs except for beaked birds, not to mention about 75 percent of known species.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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While Social Venture Partners has been around since 2001 as a national affiliate, the local organization has developed its own program, focusing more on pro bono consulting rather than fundraising and grant giving.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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So consult your physician, ask lots of questions, and don’t get carried away.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
14 Jan. 2025
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Allergies acting up: Homeowners who are sensitive to dust, pollen, or animal hair may notice their allergies acting up before anything else.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the fall of 2022, Kohn went to a dermatologist after noticing lines form on his head.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Per the Times, which at the time cited trial testimony, Walker was accused of taking a pair of sunglasses from the store before the owner asked the NYPD officer to investigate.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The filmmaker also cited a recording indicating there was a second gun and the word of RFK’s coroner who has called for the case to be reopened.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Some studies indicate that smoke’s contaminants can effectively bypass the skin barrier altogether.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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In San Diego, a 2023 report indicated that the majority of people in county jails had previously experienced homelessness.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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That latter trend has made Japan much more affordable for those coming from across the globe, with the currency hitting a 37-year low just last week, Bloomberg noted.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2025
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Police in a statement noted the teen’s name will be released when the case is transferred to adult court, which is expected to happen Wednesday.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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In 2022 three wealthy businessmen paid $55 million each for a ride aboard a SpaceX rocket that took them to the ISS—a figure that’s a lot closer to the 70 billion KRW amount quoted in the K-drama.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Hegseth was pushed out of the group over his alcohol abuse on the job, according to three sources quoted in the story.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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