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as in achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally scored a good job after years of hard work
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as in lectures
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately
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as in grudges
a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong
a whistle-blower who was more interested in settling a score with his employers than in exposing an injustice
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as in debts
something (as money) which is owed
we'll pay the full score next week
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Verb
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Now, a visiting team that wins at Old Trafford is no surprise in 2024.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024 -
But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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This Scoop oversized option, on sale for $27, achieves the high-end aesthetic without a hefty price tag.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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This self-emissive design achieves a near-infinite dynamic contrast ratio, delivering deep blacks, dazzling brightness, and remarkable clarity.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, the avalanche method focuses on paying off debts with the highest interest rates first, saving more money over time.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Season 1 of the South Korean survival thriller followed Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), a divorced father and gambling addict who joins the Squid Game in hopes of earning enough prize money to pay off his debts and support his family.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Mangione is seen as a hero by some people who have grievances with corporate America and the private healthcare industry.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some passionately defended their favorite trends, while others shared their own fashion grievances.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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So, your family members may have older resentments that acted as kindling.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Dec. 2024
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Pay attention especially to conflicts and resentments that boil under the Mars opposition to Pluto on January 3, and to straws that break the camel’s back around the Sun-Mars opposition on January 15.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Dec. 2024
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To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Key Facts The report, concluding a 20-month investigation, details alleged ethical misconduct and criticizes Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito and former Justice Antonin Scalia.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Scores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scores. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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