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as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a large community of retired people in the coastal town
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
members of the medical community
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as in similarity
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
there's a community of aesthetics that makes a very modern-looking gallery an especially appropriate setting for primitive art
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as in brotherhood
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
interactive features that are designed to foster a sense of community among the visitors to the Web site
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Recent Examples of community
Your contributions to preserve moral bedrocks are evident in initiatives like Kathryn Jean Lopez’s webinar discussing the film Sound of Hope, which tells the inspiring story of a Texas church ensuring no child in their community was left without care.
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Rich Lowry, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
Inside the Jewish community, JewBelong’s billboards and Instagram posts about the conflict are also controversial.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Israel captured the Golan Heights during the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it, a move recognized only by the U.S.
The international community continues to regard the area as occupied.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Your generosity makes a big difference in the lives of young people in our community.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rich Lowry, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
Inside the Jewish community, JewBelong’s billboards and Instagram posts about the conflict are also controversial.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Israel captured the Golan Heights during the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it, a move recognized only by the U.S.
The international community continues to regard the area as occupied.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Your generosity makes a big difference in the lives of young people in our community.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Tourists can also enjoy the mountain town’s bountiful breweries, including Highland Brewing Company and Archetype Brewing.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The first point of sale was located on Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona, Mango’s home town.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 14 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, longtime Williamsburg licensee Adelphi Paper Hangings has recreated many of the colony’s original wallpapers, including Everard Damask and Everard Medallion–pieces of which were discovered at Williamsburg’s historic Thomas Everard House, built in 1718.Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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During the Seven Years’ War, which spanned 1756 to 1763, the British recruited enslaved and free Black men from the colonies to fill their ranks.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ashley’s original, which has made musical history books for its pioneering use of the then-new element of feedback, seems to have a had a more carnival/cabaret feel, including crowd noise.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
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Poor Al Wehda’s average crowd, if that is the right word, is 656.Matt Slater, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The bill also pushes universities to implement comprehensive hazing prevention programs, publish their hazing prevention policies and identify which fraternities and sororities have broken those rules.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The University of Arkansas has suspended the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity for at least three years after an investigation found violations including hazing, providing alcohol to underage people and dishonesty.Alex Golden, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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The two women are coworkers at a clinic, which is about where their similarities end.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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Arm argued that similarities to the Arm ISA designate the CPU designs as Arm derivatives, but according to Dr. Annavaran’s testimony, the hardware is still developed independently of the ISA.Jim McGregor, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Rio Hondo, win or lose, is a brotherhood, Carson said.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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As a youngster, to be a part of a brotherhood, especially as an only child, was special to me.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Ted Drewes Frozen Custard stand is in the 6700 block of Chippewa Street in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Cool, there are 114 hotels in that neighborhood alone.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Around six months ago, Mangione cut off contact with his friends and family, according to the Times.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Best Stocking Stuffers Under $10 Amazon has plenty of affordable stocking stuffer options under $10 that will save you money while still delighting your family.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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