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as in to loosen
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
unleashed all of his unspoken love for her in a long letter that he hoped he would have the courage to mail
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as in to release
to find emotional release for
lifting weights is a way for me to unleash all the frustrations of the workday
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Picks Will Arrive Before Christmas City Go-Karts and Race Drivers Toy Playset
With this 99-piece set, builders ages 5 and up can unleash their imagination by creating and racing two mini go-karts.
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
In pictures: Hurricane Helene unleashes its fury 1 of 69
There are also models in development combining machine learning with real-world physics — known as hybrid models — that could be the solution to some of these problems.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
The Gold Rush mostly made rich men richer while exploiting the poor and unleashing racist violence against immigrants and California’s Indigenous peoples.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Now on to the good stuff: See Amy Adams unleashed as a primal mom in 'Nightbitch'
With Golden Globe nominations coming Monday morning, Adams has a good shot at landing her 10th career nod in the lead musical/comedy actress category.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
In pictures: Hurricane Helene unleashes its fury 1 of 69
There are also models in development combining machine learning with real-world physics — known as hybrid models — that could be the solution to some of these problems.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
The Gold Rush mostly made rich men richer while exploiting the poor and unleashing racist violence against immigrants and California’s Indigenous peoples.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Now on to the good stuff: See Amy Adams unleashed as a primal mom in 'Nightbitch'
With Golden Globe nominations coming Monday morning, Adams has a good shot at landing her 10th career nod in the lead musical/comedy actress category.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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If soil was prepared earlier in the year, rake the area again before seeding to loosen the soil and remove debris.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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By Sarah Han 12 Best Face Massagers to Lift and Sculpt Your Skin These spa-level devices loosen tight spots while reducing puffiness.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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The track is from Eilish's latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which was released in May.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Book Retreats released its Holiday Relaxation Report, which detailed the best destinations around the world where travelers can find peace and quiet, including uncovering the top destinations for solitude.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Connect your Epic Games and LEGO accounts to unlock the Mr Dappermint and Explorer Emilie Outfits. Fortnite Festival Platinum Event Fortnite Festival is celebrating its first anniversary, so expect a Platinum celebration event in this update.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Through its capacity for self-evaluation, integration and memory, agentic AI unlocks chain-of-thought (CoT) reasoning.Vall Herard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.Zachary Loeb / Made by History, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Moustafa expressed concern over the lack of security at the grave sites, emphasizing the need to preserve them to safeguard critical evidence for future investigations.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Unleash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unleash. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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