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as in to serve
to behave toward in a stated way
she tries to treat all of her students fairly and equally, regardless of her personal feelings toward them
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as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
school officials treated the vandalism of the students' artwork as a very serious matter
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as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
I will treat with my lawyer and let you know what we decide
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as in to heal
to give medical treatment to
a nurse treating a patient
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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
spending a long weekend at a ski resort is a real treat
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Jesse Pines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
China has been reluctant to do so, since it's long been treated as a developing country in the UN climate system.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the family posed for photographs and collected their Halloween treats, an unexpected visitor arrived—local police officers, whose presence initially caused quite a stir.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Internal Medicine & Pediatric Non-Procedural Specialists Cardiologists, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, rheumatologists, and infectious disease physicians are experts in treating complex diseases in their niche.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
China has been reluctant to do so, since it's long been treated as a developing country in the UN climate system.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Johnny Rockets: The diner-style chain has a sweet treat for those who cast a vote on Nov. 5.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the family posed for photographs and collected their Halloween treats, an unexpected visitor arrived—local police officers, whose presence initially caused quite a stir.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The onions served at the McDonald’s locations are past their shelf life and no longer for sale.Jonel Aleccia, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Drop the smoking rosemary sprig into the drink and serve.Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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These plans outline how a forest will be managed — like logging parameters, species protections, restoration projects and road maintenance.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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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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People who are pregnant or breastfeeding and people with medical conditions like bipolar disorder, epilepsy, and kidney problems should consult a healthcare provider before taking taurine supplements.Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Liben recommended parents consult the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s resources for parents and PBS Kids for Parents.Kara Alaimo, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dave Grohl’s wife Jordyn Blum is healing after her husband’s shocking baby announcement.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Everything was petroleum-based and not actually healing his lips.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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These people, and many other Americans, weren’t interested in the politics of joy that Kamala Harris and the other law school grads were offering.David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Given Heretic’s clear joy in kicking around ideas, this is frustrating.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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In North Tustin, where Steve Lawrence’s Trump booth and Sandra Robbie’s Harris booth have been peacefully coexisting on the same corner for months, Robbie brought candy for all (Hershey’s Kisses, peanut and plain M&Ms, and Milky Way bars).Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Penniless at points along the way, Navarro sold candy on the streets.Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
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This handles installations and updates, as well as syncs your files online.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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After Tyla’s debut album was controversially moved from R&B to pop, the nominations did little to restore confidence in the Academy’s ability to handle African music.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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For another, the sheer number of disparate state and local jurisdictions that would need to be manipulated makes any attempt to steal an election much harder.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Would a small child be able to manipulate controls, turn the machine on, skip tracks, or otherwise program the device without an adult’s help?Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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