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as in emptiness
empty space
the vast vacancy that exists between our solar system and the nearest star having its own orbiting planets
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as in vacuum
the quality or state of being empty
the vacancy of the cavernous gymnasium was eerily apparent to me as I shot baskets alone
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Driving the news: Senate Democrats and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders —have privately pressed Schumer to ensure a Democratic majority until August 2026, when vacancies will give Republicans a shot to have their own 3-2 advantage.
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Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The move comes amid mounting speculation that she could be tapped to fill an upcoming Senate vacancy in Florida, whose Sen. Marco Rubio has been nominated for secretary of state.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
The legislation also weakens the authority of the governor to fill vacancies on the state court of appeals and the state Supreme Court, while prohibiting the attorney general from taking legal positions contrary to the Legislature’s.
—Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
This surge in demand has led to historically low vacancy rates in major markets.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The move comes amid mounting speculation that she could be tapped to fill an upcoming Senate vacancy in Florida, whose Sen. Marco Rubio has been nominated for secretary of state.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
The legislation also weakens the authority of the governor to fill vacancies on the state court of appeals and the state Supreme Court, while prohibiting the attorney general from taking legal positions contrary to the Legislature’s.
—Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
This surge in demand has led to historically low vacancy rates in major markets.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Vacancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacancy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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