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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
However, the long-standing liturgical celebrations invoked to pick a new pope are fascinating to behold.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
What this means in gory practice is that, after just one injection, Moore’s spine splits open—a goopy, grisly sequence that is wildly fun, if nauseating, to behold—and a shiny, taut new body (Margaret Qualley, looking resplendent) slithers out.
—The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
As the now Emmy-winning host of the U.S. edition of The Traitors, Cumming has established himself as a style icon, playing an exaggerated lord of a Scottish manor complete with traditional bonnets, kilts, and more Tartan print than the human eye was ever meant to behold at once.
—Them, 9 Oct. 2024
Let guests smear on crackers or toasted baguettes. get the recipe
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Ham Salad
A bowl of ham salad is a vision to behold on a party spread.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
What this means in gory practice is that, after just one injection, Moore’s spine splits open—a goopy, grisly sequence that is wildly fun, if nauseating, to behold—and a shiny, taut new body (Margaret Qualley, looking resplendent) slithers out.
—The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
As the now Emmy-winning host of the U.S. edition of The Traitors, Cumming has established himself as a style icon, playing an exaggerated lord of a Scottish manor complete with traditional bonnets, kilts, and more Tartan print than the human eye was ever meant to behold at once.
—Them, 9 Oct. 2024
Let guests smear on crackers or toasted baguettes. get the recipe
13 of 20
Ham Salad
A bowl of ham salad is a vision to behold on a party spread.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
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Don't ever be afraid to ask questions, because there's almost always somebody there who will know what the heck is going on.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Beyond not knowing how to connect with the French cinema world, the agent suggests that international composers are sometimes deterred by the smaller upfront fees, not realizing this is often counterbalanced by France’s robust music royalty system, overseen by rights body SACEM.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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This legacy in racing has seen the team achieve strong successes, including their first win in 2000 with Robbie Buhl, and a history of fielding prominent drivers such as Al Unser Jr., Sarah Fisher, and Ryan Hunter-Reay.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On December 5, the 29-year-old model was seen in a dressed down fall uniform that was, well, both in and out of my price range.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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That’s always interesting, because then you’re confronted with your own insecurities and your own inability to understand something, so you then get excited by that.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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Maddy disappears and upon returning, years later, works to convince Owen (now played by Justice Smith) that the world of The Pink Opaque is realer than either understood as teens.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Before the first practice following the Northern Illinois loss, Leonard wrote that a couple of younger teammates noticed a change in his demeanor.Tim Casey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Even those in the jewelry industry have noticed this trend.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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But Krasne did man the prosthetic paws shown digging in the transition scene, and in the movie’s trailer, when Adams’s character slips and pratfalls across kitchen tiles, Krasne recognized her own work.Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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To get around this, players have to be 25 or older and have played for at least six seasons in a foreign league which is recognized by MLB.Jamie Barton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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With so much fashion existing online, there’s something refreshing about trying pieces on in-store after eyeing them first on a little screen.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Moueix is selling globally through her website, and looking to start wholesaling, eyeing Field and Fort in Summerland, Calif., Elyse Walker in St. Helena, Calif., Merci and Hotel Costes in Paris and Corso Como in Milan as potential partners.Booth Moore, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Semantic Understanding These technologies can comprehend the semantic meaning of conversations, not just individual words.Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, the beings were unable to comprehend human emotions like love, adding a philosophical layer to the narrative.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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The podcast host took to X to share his thoughts on the drones, which have been spotted in recent weeks and triggered an FBI investigation.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Some of the drones, or multiple sightings of the same drone, have been spotted over military installations and other sensitive sites such as President-elect Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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