as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
in the context of the Great Depression, communism had a certain allure for some disillusioned Americans
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Malhotra’s status as a relative newcomer, albeit one with significant familiarity with the organization, is important in the context of these conversations.
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Jimmy Durkin, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Social psychologists have long understood that merely identifying with a group in competitive contexts can lead people to view those outside the group less favorably.
—Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
This story has been updated with additional context and developments.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
This context, combined with its documentary style, lent a sense of realism to the events depicted in the film.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jimmy Durkin, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Social psychologists have long understood that merely identifying with a group in competitive contexts can lead people to view those outside the group less favorably.
—Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
This story has been updated with additional context and developments.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
This context, combined with its documentary style, lent a sense of realism to the events depicted in the film.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Each product is built with precision and care, featuring whisper-quiet motors, scratch-resistant surfaces, and modern designs that fit perfectly into any environment.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Through these two characters, the film blends touching moments, humor, and a very realistic depiction of navigating love and relationships in a bustling urban environment.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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The presence of luminaries such as Clive Davis and Quincy Jones as music chairmen, along with show producer George Schlatter, created an atmosphere of star power that rivals even the top entertainment industry awards shows.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the thick atmosphere, stray dogs fight with seabirds for scraps of offal and urinate against the barrels of blood and salt water where waiting fish float.Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Calacatta Viola marble surround matches the countertop in the nearby wet bar.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
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Plus, a different finish for the center console and climate control surround trim other than piano black plastic.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Other symptoms—like cold hands, cold feet, and pale skin—could easily be attributed to climate, lifestyle, or weather.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Today’s top stories Weather, climate and environment A preservation group is suing the city of Whittier over its plan to raze more than 100 trees.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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