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as in attack
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a sudden access of hay fever was making him feel miserable
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as in entrance
the means or right of entering or participating in
in the evening the only access to the building is through the side door
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as in to enter
to go or come in or into
could not access the bank vault because the lock was controlled by a timer
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Recent Examples of access
David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
This can pose a direct access challenge, particularly in countries with single payers or healthcare systems in which a (quasi)-government authority makes reimbursement decisions on behalf of multiple insurers.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
And investors have many new options for accessing bitcoin and ethereum since the SEC greenlit spot funds this year.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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—David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
This can pose a direct access challenge, particularly in countries with single payers or healthcare systems in which a (quasi)-government authority makes reimbursement decisions on behalf of multiple insurers.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
This means that the platform itself does not access or hold users’ private funds.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
And investors have many new options for accessing bitcoin and ethereum since the SEC greenlit spot funds this year.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jackson showed little remorse for the victims of his violent attacks, which infuriated McManus.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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The lawsuit cited the 2020 presidential election, which resulted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on theU.S. Capitol, where supporters of Donald Trump sought to stop the certification of Joe Biden as president, alleging without proof the election was stolen.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Prospect Park, with Grand Army Plaza and the stately Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch at its northern entrance, covers 526 acres from the neighborhoods of Park Slope and Prospect Heights to Windsor Terrace and Flatbush.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Just beyond the entrance, a student pedals a white stationary bicycle as curious onlookers stop to watch.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Over the past year, there have been signs that China and North Korea have entered another rough patch.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Yes, with a .500 record entering the second half of the season, the 49ers are certainly not in a position to worry about style points following Sunday’s 23-20 win over the Buccaneers.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In fact, Wall Street fears Trump may even ignite the next bout of inflation due to his profligate fiscal proposals.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the past few years, some parts of the country have experienced unseasonably harsh winters or unexpected bouts of extreme cold with temperatures low enough to trigger severe one to two Raynaud’s attacks in a week, Bush said.John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Residential burglary: Between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., someone entered a residence in the 19000 block of Scotland Drive through an unlocked rear sliding glass door and stole tools for a loss valued at approximately $868.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The process repeats until finally Ryan walks through the door, which of course sends Romeo into a happy frenzy, jumping up, wagging his tail and grabbing his favorite toy.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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When transiting this Mutable sign, the messenger planet is ready to come up for air (especially after penetrating through the surface in Scorpio) and jump headfirst into a world of new ideas and boundless possibilities.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Another theory posits that the wiggling of Alfvén waves, oscillations in the Sun’s magnetic field that penetrate into the corona and turn back on themselves, can also inject energy into the solar wind.ByHannah Richter, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
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Peanut’s seizure and execution have been taken as a symbol of government overreach with the official Twitter account of the GOP House Judiciary Committee calling for justice.Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms of a rapid squirrel include walking in circles, falling over, drooling, aggression, and seizures and muscle spasms, Critter Control reports.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Canopy Growth continues to focus on its strategy to accelerate entry into the U.S. cannabis market through Canopy USA, LLC, and has reported various balance sheet deleveraging initiatives.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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As videos of her performances went viral, so did conspiracy theories about her entry into the competition.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Access.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/access. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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