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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a top researcher in the area of human genetics
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Recent Examples of area
Police believe the suspect entered via the space left open for emergency vehicles to access the area.
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Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Put Open Shelving Elsewhere Instead of investing in open shelving in the center of the kitchen, choose to display serveware and niche barware in another area, such as a wet bar, dining room, or other areas.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
She is thought to have walked east from the Mather Point area, possibly toward the Bright Angel Lodge or Hermits Rest, the park service said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Salerno said highs for the region this time of year in the desert are typically in the 70s and 60s in higher terrain areas.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Put Open Shelving Elsewhere Instead of investing in open shelving in the center of the kitchen, choose to display serveware and niche barware in another area, such as a wet bar, dining room, or other areas.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
She is thought to have walked east from the Mather Point area, possibly toward the Bright Angel Lodge or Hermits Rest, the park service said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Salerno said highs for the region this time of year in the desert are typically in the 70s and 60s in higher terrain areas.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for area
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Insurance-giants dropped coverage in danger zones and warned about the growing challenge posed by climate change.Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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But defenseman Ryan Ellis jumped to keep the puck in the offensive zone.Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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For instance, it can be used to track the journey of crops from field to fork, ensuring traceability and helping build trust with buyers.Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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But Towns has been terrific from an offensive standpoint, averaging 24.8 points, a league-leading 13.9 rebounds and shooting 52.6 percent from the field and 44 percent from 3-point land.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Protective zones have been established for unaffected regions, with poultry farms in these areas undergoing multiple weekly tests.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Mauricio Vidal has a keen eye for capturing the Caribbean region’s natural beauty, his formal framing giving careful attention to the way the environment really is a titular character here.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 21 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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Using your floured hands, pat dough into even layer and into corners of pan.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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Forbes never had the size to play pro corner but had excellent speed to play free safety.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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To determine the right model for your business, professor Sebastian Reiche’s award-winning framework emphasizes balancing autonomy with interdependence – two critical elements shaping today’s companies. 4.IESE Business School, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The show suggests that Ailey worked in ways similar to Valentim—both were reaching back in time, retrieving elements of Africa’s past via abstraction.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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According to the health department, over 80 attendees who ate the oysters at the event reported illnesses and gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately, Amazon's fashion department is currently packed with New Year’s Eve dresses.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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For example, if a buyer searches for a certain keyword and shortlists 5 different names, our AI begins building dynamic associations based on search intent and those domain attributes.Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nashville's pop progression isn't just the domain anymore of guys running the gamut from rap to rock.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/area. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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