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an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
surprised by the width of his power and influence in the oil business
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Recent Examples of width
The data also revealed details of a 300,000 light-year-long jet of material being expelled from the quasar at nearly the speed of light—approximately three times the width of our Milky Way galaxy, according to NASA.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Fireplace openings, for instance, retained the original width, and damaged original tiles were replaced with ones that felt true to the building’s history.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
But 242 East 49th is a real contender for the third-nicest home in the gardens, thanks to a living area that backs onto the garden with three French doors that lead onto a second-floor terrace that spans the width of the home — the only terrace like it in the gardens, and the ideal breakfast spot.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 6 Dec. 2024
As long as the combined width of the vehicle and its rims do not exceed that limit, spiked rims are entirely lawful.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Nov. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Fireplace openings, for instance, retained the original width, and damaged original tiles were replaced with ones that felt true to the building’s history.
—Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
But 242 East 49th is a real contender for the third-nicest home in the gardens, thanks to a living area that backs onto the garden with three French doors that lead onto a second-floor terrace that spans the width of the home — the only terrace like it in the gardens, and the ideal breakfast spot.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 6 Dec. 2024
As long as the combined width of the vehicle and its rims do not exceed that limit, spiked rims are entirely lawful.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Nov. 2024
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Train hiring managers to understand the scope and implications of these laws.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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That Killed Sleeping Man in 2013 Opens for Third Time: 'This Is Mother Nature' About 36 hours after Pollard was first reported missing, authorities changed the scope of the search and rescue effort, citing safety concerns.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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On average, the court takes six months to issue an opinion but given the extent of the proceedings, a decision isn’t expected until late in 2025.Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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You were bound to feel the full extent of these eclipses, as your birth chart is saturated with intense cardinal sign energy (that is, the energy of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn).Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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Earn rewards on your spending: Best credit cards for shopping In the realm of experiences, cruise company Virgin Voyages began this month offering its first product accepting bitcoin as a payment option — a $120,000 annual pass for up to a year of sailing on its cruise ships.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users?Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Montblanc also offers a range of personalized customization services, including the premium custom nib service for Meisterstück writing instruments, allowing customers to create writing tools tailored to their individual preferences and writing styles.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Inside, guests can enjoy a chic black-and-white photo booth and admire mannequins showcasing Skims’ coveted collection in a diverse range of shades.Essence, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/width. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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