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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth
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as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I opened the window blinds and beheld snow everywhere
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Recent Examples of behold
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A bowl of ham salad is a vision to behold on a party spread.
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Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
There are so many wonderful things to behold on this watch.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024
Jodie Turner-Smith is a sight to behold as the Dragon Queen.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
Sabalenka’s physicality and sonics are something to behold when the points get tight.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
There are so many wonderful things to behold on this watch.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024
Jodie Turner-Smith is a sight to behold as the Dragon Queen.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
Sabalenka’s physicality and sonics are something to behold when the points get tight.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Gaetz, a Trump loyalist known for being a rabble-rouser in Congress, has a law degree and briefly practiced law in Florida before entering politics, but has never worked as a prosecutor.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Hoping that Brendan would find it in his heart to spare her husband’s life, and knowing that the IRA was bound to discover his double-identity sooner rather than later, Kathleen confesses to Brendan.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Instead Trump swept the swing states, won the popular vote and saw Republicans secure control of both houses of Congress.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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That’s not enough of the planet’s circumference to see the horizon line begin to show off its curve.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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If not, it’s understood that the host will treat the group.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The opportunity to understand what went wrong vanished when Onyxx was cremated.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Diners will soon notice new lighting at the restaurants and new music as part of Adamolekun’s efforts to attract younger customers who might have grown up going to the chain but haven’t been back for some time.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Some Mail users may notice that the change has already been implemented, and clicking on Mail will open the new Outlook app instead.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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No income tax benefit was recognized for these net losses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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People are not machines, however, so recognizing your limits and finding ways to reconnect with yourself and others during detox can significantly enhance your sense of humanity and digital well-being.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Alexis couldn’t shake the feeling that everyone was watching her, looking at her, eyeing her as the only person in the room when Onyxx died of some unknown cause.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Having studied the chaotic aftermath of the 2020 election, both were now eying plans to disrupt each of the procedural steps between Election Day and the Inauguration, such as the December 11th deadline for each state to ascertain a winner, and the December 17th meeting of each state’s electors.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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For beginners, visual languages are much easier to initially comprehend.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Therefore, leaders must not only recognize these aspects but also comprehend the underlying reasons that drive their significance.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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For Hield, off-ball shooting and player movement is much more natural than spotting up around Joel Embiid post-ups.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Watch for spotting: Spotting or irregular bleeding is common after insertion, especially with hormonal IUDs.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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