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as in through
as the result of the young man was overcome with grief

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as in by
using the means or agency of was able to finish the project with her help

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as in despite
without being prevented by with all his tough talk, he is still a very gentle person

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Recent Examples of with Professionals with desk jobs have been hearing for the past fifteen years or so about the negative impact of sitting all day at a computer on their physical health. Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025 In DeYoung’s film, Craig tries, and fails, to keep up with his new pal’s social circle. Dan Greene, New Yorker, 26 May 2025 The risk for groupthink increases with homogeneous groups, or groups with members who share the same background and experience. John Blake, CNN Money, 26 May 2025 This feature will launch in 650 cities around the world, with the company planning to add more every day. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for with
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  • Under the watchful gaze of security guards, dozens of people streamed through metal detectors to enter Temple Israel one evening this month for a town hall meeting on hate crimes and domestic terrorism.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 31 May 2025
  • In China’s case, infrastructure and trade development through the Belt and Road Initiative is counterbalanced with shows of military strength in the South China Sea.
    Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
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  • Devastated by injuries throughout the year, the Gators were undermanned in the field and the bullpen with just one bench player available.
    Jackson Castellano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
  • According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 24% of Americans regret one or more of their tattoos.
    Marie Lodi, Allure, 1 June 2025
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  • And despite her plans being waylayed, time is on her side.
    Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 7 May 2020
  • And despite the gameplay and unpredictability down the stretch, that is kind of what happened.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 May 2020
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  • Funds were typically disbursed via prepaid debit cards mailed to the recipients.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • Newsweek contacted the state senator for comment on Thursday via email outside regular office hours.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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  • There's good news for the nation's wealthiest, car buyers, parents, waiters and waitresses in legislation that passed the U.S. House early in the morning on May 22.
    Riley Beggin, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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“With.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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