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as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
a fellow passenger on the cruise completely took me in when he claimed to be the owner of a major software company
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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The World's Best National Parks in 500 Walks $28 at Uncommon Goods
This guidebook is perfect for the man who enjoys walking the trails and taking in the scenic views at national parks.
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Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
An investigation by House Oversight and Accountability Committee Democrats found Trump properties took in some $7.8 million from foreign entities in 20 countries — a figure reached after reviewing only a subset of documents collected from Trump’s accounting firm.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
Caution should be taken in people with kidney disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and in children.1213
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Always speak with a healthcare provider before taking a supplement to ensure that the supplement and dosage are appropriate for your individual needs.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2024
The satellite imagery was taken in early October by the firm Planet Labs.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
An investigation by House Oversight and Accountability Committee Democrats found Trump properties took in some $7.8 million from foreign entities in 20 countries — a figure reached after reviewing only a subset of documents collected from Trump’s accounting firm.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
Caution should be taken in people with kidney disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and in children.1213
Dosage
Always speak with a healthcare provider before taking a supplement to ensure that the supplement and dosage are appropriate for your individual needs.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2024
The satellite imagery was taken in early October by the firm Planet Labs.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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This is critical, as 2G networks are far less secure than 3G and especially LTE and 5G. Simple network attack devices, which trick phones into jumping from real networks to local, fraudulent ones, try to make a 2G connection with lower encryption levels.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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To trick the German forces into believing that a much larger American force was stationed in various locations, diverting attention away from the real operations and damaging enemy morale.Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Gotham Film Awards is an annual industry event that provides recognition for outstanding voices in storytelling, including writers, actors, directors and producers.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Other activities include exploring nearby Capitola or hiking in Wilder Ranch State Park or Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Establishing a Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis to supplement—or replace—the eroded oversight housed within the Office of Management and Budget could form a cornerstone of broader efforts to streamline and liberalize federal regulation.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Skip the Yankee Candle collection—unless cheesy, nostalgic candles are just the thing your home needs—and go for something elevated like this lavender scent housed in a decor-forward jar.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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For his part, Higginbotham pleaded guilty to conspiracy to deceive U.S. banks about millions of dollars in foreign lobbying funds and was sentenced to three months’ probation.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nearly seven in 10 people were deceived into buying counterfeit products online at least once, according to research from Michigan State University in 2023.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Most of these products did not contain fluoride, and children who relied more on bottled water than tap water were seen to have uptick in dental caries.Nina Shapiro, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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In fact, turmeric only contains between two and six percent curcumin.Devinder Bains, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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The tasteful interior could be upholstered in all-vinyl, cloth and vinyl, or leather, and front bucket and rear bucket-style seats comfortably accommodate a party of four occupants.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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The passenger vessel in Lake Tahoe initially would accommodate roughly 300 people a day over multiple rides.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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But, don’t be fooled, Jewels intends to enter the competition with intention and strategy.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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The female macaques were soon caught in traps baited with bananas and sweet potatoes, but Capone (who had a $50 bounty on his head) couldn’t be fooled.Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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This will have a profound impact on the region and beyond, with almost all the major global powers involved in Syria's ongoing war including the U.S. Syria's allies Russia, Iran and Hezbollah have been weakened and distracted by their own conflicts, leaving Assad with little protection.ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Two others involved in the scheme, one living in Nebraska, and the other in California, were sentenced to roughly two years in prison for their roles.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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