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as in to coincide
to have or come to the same opinion or point of view
My husband and I agree on just about every aspect of child-rearing
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as in to bargain
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
since we couldn't agree, we tossed a coin to decide the matter
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as in to admit
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
finally agreed that the paint job was sloppy and would have to be redone
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the robber's story didn't agree with the cop's report on the incident
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
this warm climate seems to agree with you
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as in to assent
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
we'll have to get the author to agree to the revisions before the article can be published
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On Tuesday, the county agreed to a $30-million settlement for a federal class-action lawsuit filed in 2022 alleging inhumane conditions at the county’s two old halls — Central Juvenile Hall and Barry J. Nidorf — which the county was forced to close last year after similar issues with staffing.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Now, the journal that initially published the study, along with three of its 18 authors ‒ though not its most high-profile lead scientist ‒ have agreed to withdraw it.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The move, which effectively leaves in place a lower court ruling upholding those regulations, comes days after the court agreed to hear a narrow slice of the fight: whether fuel companies have standing to sue over the regulations.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
The video now has more than 6 million views and just over 3,000 comments from TikTokers who agree that the two look like more than friends.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Now, the journal that initially published the study, along with three of its 18 authors ‒ though not its most high-profile lead scientist ‒ have agreed to withdraw it.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The move, which effectively leaves in place a lower court ruling upholding those regulations, comes days after the court agreed to hear a narrow slice of the fight: whether fuel companies have standing to sue over the regulations.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
The video now has more than 6 million views and just over 3,000 comments from TikTokers who agree that the two look like more than friends.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Friday’s news coincided with a campaign launched by the 2018 HOF inductee in an effort to raise awareness and proceeds for cancer research, a pledge highlighted by the campaign’s lavender logo meant to represent all forms of cancer.Jelani Scott, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Remarkably, Klinsmann's inclusion in the starting XI coincided with a four-match unbeaten streak.David Ferrini, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Amazon must commit to come to the table and bargain a Teamsters contract with its workers — or face the consequences of its inaction.Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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And since college athletes, save for Dartmouth College men’s basketball players, are not unionized, the NCAA can’t collectively bargain an age ceiling.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Trump admitted the logistical complications when Welker said the U.S. would need 24 times more Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention capacity to deport 1 million people per year.Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
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In his post-match press conference, Arteta admitted starting Havertz and Jesus alongside each other meant sacrificing some defensive stability.James McNicholas, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Its corresponding streaming gains are enough to push the song onto the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart at No. 16 via 3.7 million streams, a gain of 29%.Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
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Travelers to this central European country of Slovenia can now discover several new hotels and stunning renovations that blend seamlessly with rich cultural traditions.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Pour gravy into pan and simmer a couple of minutes, stirring often, to blend the flavors.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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In 1994, Ukraine assented to these demands, signing the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Clear Street Managing Director Brain Dobson, who covers Bit Digital among other bitcoin miners, assented to this view.Colin Harper, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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By midnight, the representatives of the nations—with disparate political systems and conflicting regional goals—had concurred that the government of President Bashar al-Assad could not survive.Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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The second constitutional amendment requires the Louisiana Legislature to wait at least 48 hours prior to concurring in a conference committee report or amendments to a bill appropriating money.Jacob Mathews | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite his workload, Abrams confessed Thursday that leaving his daily television show won't be easy.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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The 1970s American serial killer, rapist and necrophiliac Ted Bundy—who confessed to at least 30 murders—was the talk of the town long after his execution in 1989.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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