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as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the pressure of final exams is beginning to tell on the students in the dorm
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as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
detectives convinced the perpetrators in custody to tell on their associates
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Whoever adds Soto will get one of the game’s most talented players in his prime — and likely affect the balance of power in the league.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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As the expert later explains in a press conference, the brain damage to Aaron’s frontal lobes was severe, almost certainly affecting his decision-making and impulse control in recent years especially.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his son, Bronny James #9, during a timeout of their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Oct. 18, 2024 in San Francisco.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump late last month sat down for an interview with Rogan, with the two talking for nearly three hours.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Altering your environment will spark your imagination and influence your perception.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Since late July, Goolsby has been going nonstop, knowing that Black voters in Detroit have power to influence the outcome of the statewide election and possibly that of the entire nation.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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As hot sleepers, we were impressed by the cool, silky-feeling fabric that prevented them from becoming overheated on warmer nights.Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Over the water in Spain, though, Marcelo's eldest son Enzo continues to impress in Madrid's La Fabrica and is a La Roja international.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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The hut accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets–just be sure to inform the staff beforehand.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ross’s decision to retire was well-documented but Klineman informed the AVP of her imminent departure from volleyball just five days ago.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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The radio signals from nearby homes can impact the Green Bank Observatory.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Let your imagination lead the way, and your dialogue will impact people who share your beliefs.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The measure had been the subject of heated public discussion that touched on the character of the growing city.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The project won multiple development awards – kicking off with the Ibero-American Grant for Film Project Development – and touches on themes of role reversal and resilience.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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That’s where Laddie Coburn struck an odd juxtaposition to the traffic jam on West Agate Avenue.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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In 2014, tragedy struck when her second husband suddenly died after blood clots from an Achilles tendon rupture traveled to his heart and lungs.Donna M. Owens, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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