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as in depot
a regular stopping place
the historic house was once a station on the Underground Railroad, the network that helped slaves reach freedom in the North
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
in colonial America, women occupied the lowest station in society and were not allowed to take part in public life
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Recent Examples of station
Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Ford invested $740 million into renovating the depot and transforming several other sites in the immediate Corktown district so that now the dilapidated train station is the centerpiece of a new campus devoted to future mobility technology that draws in thousands of visitors.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 9 Dec. 2024
Ryan Lawler, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Television footage showed soldiers who had been stationed at Parliament leaving the site after the vote.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Statistics from the Arcadia Police Department and the Temple sheriff’s station show that overall crime is up in Arcadia since 2020 but down in Temple City.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Ford invested $740 million into renovating the depot and transforming several other sites in the immediate Corktown district so that now the dilapidated train station is the centerpiece of a new campus devoted to future mobility technology that draws in thousands of visitors.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Case in point: The agency cited a recent investigation revealing how information purchased from data brokers could be used to track U.S. military personnel stationed in Germany.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Television footage showed soldiers who had been stationed at Parliament leaving the site after the vote.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
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His work has been featured in prominent journals and media platforms, reinforcing his position as an AI and education thought leader.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Aldermen later voted down the mayor’s legislation, and Kimmons quit his trustee position to continue lobbying.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the train depot.Nicole Cobler, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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On November 19, a Russian armament depot in the country’s Bryansk region was hit with what the Russian defense ministry claimed was an ATACMS, and two days later a command post reportedly hosting North Korean generals was hit by Storm Shadow missiles in Russia’s Kursk region.Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2024
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Most investor surveys, positioning gauges and even margin-debt levels remain shy of outright warning signals.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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For occasional or seasonal consumption or lower levels of contamination, more research is needed to understand how lead in spices would affect lead levels in the blood.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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During oral arguments in September, the appeals panel appeared skeptical of TikTok's argument that free expression outweighs national security concerns, but the three judges were also critical of the government's stance.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tangent Sanders’ comment about Kennedy is a rare instance of a senior Democratic leader praising one of the health secretary nominee’s stances.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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To verify these findings, the team next conducted three online surveys in which participants—who identified explicitly as Democrat or Republican—were first placed in either a highly politically polarized or a low-polarization scenario.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Engaging with posts from peers or industry figures not only demonstrates your support but also places your name on their posts, increasing reach.Justin Nassiri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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With just a few weeks left in 2024, notable films continue to land with Nickel Boys and The Last Showgirl officially jumping into awards season — the former already a two-time winner at the first stop, the Gotham Awards.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Make your own itinerary by choosing a couple stops, or book seats on a bus with the Uncorked Touring Company.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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Prior to September of 2022, when Port Laredo first captured the top ranking, the Port of Los Angeles had ranked first for all but five months in the preceding 20 years and almost certainly longer.Ken Roberts, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bowden’s rankings published Oct. 24, prior to contract option decisions.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Yoga And Breathwork Classes Yoga and breathing exercises can help to improve mental health while also working on mobility and posture.John Graham Harper, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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But prosecutors said that the stab wounds were precise, clean and not made by someone in a self-defense posture.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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