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as in dialectal
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Recent Examples of regional
In a 2-1 decision, the FERC found the regional grid operator, PJM Interconnection, failed to prove that the changes to the transmission agreement with Susquehanna power plant were necessary.
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
And on Monday, Altice USA additionally launched an Extra TV package with 125-plus channels priced at $85 per-month, and an Everything TV package with over 200 channels, including regional sport networks, and offered at $140 per month.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
The Saudis will have some regional competition from the United Arab Emirates, which is targeting a 25% global market share of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
However, the move faced pushback from regional utilities, including Exelon and American Electric Power (AEP).
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
And on Monday, Altice USA additionally launched an Extra TV package with 125-plus channels priced at $85 per-month, and an Everything TV package with over 200 channels, including regional sport networks, and offered at $140 per month.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
The Saudis will have some regional competition from the United Arab Emirates, which is targeting a 25% global market share of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
However, the move faced pushback from regional utilities, including Exelon and American Electric Power (AEP).
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regional
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More than a third of Sedona’s homes have become short-term rentals, and the city government and other local agencies have become consumed with how to manage the influx of visitors—and how to infuse education on respectful public land use.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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When the teacher assigns a research project about a local landmark, Barret Eloise and her former friend, along with two boys, choose the scary old Rathfield Manor.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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Richardson weaves a dialectical story of conflict between American leaders who want power over others, portraying American democracy not as a triumphant accomplishment but as, at best, a work in progress.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2024
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One effective treatment is dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, experts said.Kristen Rogers, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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And Telegram itself uses standard crypto algorithms developed and certified by US government agencies, just in nonstandard ways.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2021
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Despite these guidelines, healthcare providers still take measurements in nonstandard positions — with the arm resting on a patient’s lap or hanging at their side, according to study authors.Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Derek was able to take it and clarify it and trim down a bit of that intense rap vernacular that wouldn't translate to more mainstream viewers.Josh Weiss, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Each cube embodies a unique concept related to art and also inspired by local vernacular.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024
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The oceanic pole of inaccessibility goes by a more colloquial name: Point Nemo.Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
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The term shart is a colloquial reference for a wet fart, or when watery stool accidentally slips out while passing gas.Cristina Mutchler, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
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Whatever the result of those efforts, and whether or not Musk has a formal or informal government role in Trump’s new administration, the last thing that Tesla investors would want to see is Musk being further distracted from his time running Tesla, said Ives.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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According to an informal poll taken by The Athletic, 62% of respondents voted for a lifetime ban; 18.2% elected a suspension of 1-5 years; 17.4% went with a 1-year prohibition; and 2.4% said no further punishment is necessary.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Since the start of the war in Ukraine, more than 272,000 children in Ukraine have benefitted from learning interventions with supplies provided by UNICEF, and over 400,000 children have engaged in formal or nonformal education.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022
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The 10-to-15-second video clips are a nonformal way to engage your customers and tell them about your products.Michael Plummer, Forbes, 3 June 2022
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“Regional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regional. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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