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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
questions about organization of the fund drive are my bailiwick
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Recent Examples of bailiwick
But the company was squarely under his bailiwick: OpenAI was to be part of the research wing of the startup incubator Y Combinator, where Altman was CEO.
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WIRED, 18 Nov. 2023
January 6th would seem to fall within that bailiwick, but, as court dockets up and down the Eastern Seaboard demonstrate, the insurrection and its surrounding intrigues remain very much part of America’s present tense.
—Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023
Middle Eastern, Asian, Italian and Indian markets, Trader Joe’s, high-end gourmet shops and local farmers markets are all in her bailiwick.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
The agency has since extended its bailiwick to isolated ponds, drainage ditches and dry creek beds.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2022
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WIRED, 18 Nov. 2023
January 6th would seem to fall within that bailiwick, but, as court dockets up and down the Eastern Seaboard demonstrate, the insurrection and its surrounding intrigues remain very much part of America’s present tense.
—Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023
Middle Eastern, Asian, Italian and Indian markets, Trader Joe’s, high-end gourmet shops and local farmers markets are all in her bailiwick.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
The agency has since extended its bailiwick to isolated ponds, drainage ditches and dry creek beds.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bailiwick
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With Eraserhead, Elephant Man and Dune to his credit, Mr. Lynch had already established his beachhead inside the realm of the bizarre, but this latest venture takes him a lot further.Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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While Chile’s extreme south draws visitors thanks to pristine parks like Torres del Paine and Bernardo O'Higgins, Puerto Varas serves as a shining example of central Chile’s prowess within the realm of tourism.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The centers have become refuges for many whose lives have been upended by the unprecedented fires that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.Angela Yang, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Times staff across the metropolitan area — from Long Beach to Echo Park and beyond — received the alert, which did not appear to discriminate by distance from any particular fire.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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This approach can help shed technical debt and create asset management simplicity, from security domains down to security controls.Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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In September, OpenAI's o1 model became the first AI system to surpass the scores of human domain experts.Garrison Lovely, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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He’s worked in newsrooms all across the country, including overseeing the USA TODAY sports department.David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
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As tax revenues fell, local governments eliminated many of these public-sector positions, such as those at schools and police departments, to balance the books.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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On electric ovens, the ineffective heating could come down to a faulty heating element, which is pretty easy to replace yourself.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
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Bird Rock Elementary: As part of a year-long initiative, Bird Rock is emphasizing the school’s core values through morning announcements, curriculum elements and monthly assemblies.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Mayor Doug Sprouse said the city initially narrowed the field of candidates to four, including Wright and assistant chief Derek Hudson.Tom Sissom, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Set during the Central African Republic’s civil war in 2013, the film centers on a desperate Muslim man seeking refuge in a field hospital on Christmas Eve, while a threatening Christian militia gathers outside, demanding his life.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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Under the framework, Christian men are over three equally powerful spheres — the government, church, and family — to maintain order and submissiveness through different forms of discipline.Liam Adams, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
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Some fans might be surprised to see minor league Yankees employees in high demand, as not everyone in the public sphere views their recent player development history in the highest regard.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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But residents will be able to connect outside much more easily — either right outside their homes or a short walk from their front doors.Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Check in here: Just a four-minute walk from the finish line, Raffles Boston is a post-race sanctuary.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Bailiwick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailiwick. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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