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as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
a passel of assistants attend the movie star wherever she goes
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as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
I'm sorry, but all the noise means I'm having a hard time attending to the conversation
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as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
tired of attending other people's children, the nanny was eager to have a child of her own
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as in to coincide
to occur or exist at the same time
all the pomp and circumstance that attend the opening of the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of attend
So far, Swift has not attended any away games this seasons, partially due to her busy Eras Tour schedule.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
Boyle recommends using the holidays to foster social connections with activities like volunteering at a food bank or attending community events.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
The 14-time Grammy winner attended Kelce's previous game on Saturday, Dec. 21 when the Chiefs took on the Houston Texans, beating them 27-19.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
More than 200 users have expressed interest in attending the protest on Facebook, while countless users have commented support for the students, parents and teachers affected.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
Boyle recommends using the holidays to foster social connections with activities like volunteering at a food bank or attending community events.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
The 14-time Grammy winner attended Kelce's previous game on Saturday, Dec. 21 when the Chiefs took on the Houston Texans, beating them 27-19.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
More than 200 users have expressed interest in attending the protest on Facebook, while countless users have commented support for the students, parents and teachers affected.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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A week after winning the presidential election, the president-elect met with Biden in the White House, accompanied by a roaring fire in the Oval Office’s fireplace.Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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The game was chippy right up through the final buzzer — the teams combined for 18 penalties, and practically every whistle was accompanied by a scrum — but the Lightning didn’t lose focus and left South Florida with two points.Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Brenda Lee on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or everywhere podcasts are available.Sid Evans, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Weezy insisted that this was his first time listening to the track and had never heard the remarks before.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Down in the pits, the team watched a bank of monitors.Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Olympic Peninsula to British Columbia Walking & Hiking Tour offers the chance to watch seabirds, whales, and other marine life by shore and sea, on ferries, in kayaks, and from waterfront hotels.Everett Potter, Forbes, 22 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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Shackled at the hands and feet and wearing an orange jumpsuit with DOC emblazoned on the back, Mangione was escorted by officers out of court after being denied bail.John Miller, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Guests will be escorted through the mansion for an open style tour.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, the Tamalpais Union High School District board heard a staff update on the district’s e-bike policy.Cameron Macdonald, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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The goal is for your audience to fully understand the story, even without hearing a word.Michael Chad Hoeppner, TIME, 27 Dec. 2024
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Virgin River mayor and chief meddler Hope McRae (Annette O'Toole) is supervising the wedding organization, the town's equivalent of a royal wedding.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The kids can run around (supervised) with their peers for water sports, hiking, pizza parties, games, and more while parents enjoy yoga, tennis, swimming, or just take in the scenic views.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Unions typically win representation of workers by filing to hold elections overseen by the National Labor Relations Board.Chris Isidore, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Whoever Johnson hires as the Jets general manager will help oversee their coaching search after the team fired Robert Saleh on Oct. 8 after a 2-3 start.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Attend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attend. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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