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as in dollar
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
the $5 bill has a picture of Abraham Lincoln on the front
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as in fee
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
although they were all working adults, their parents still insisted on paying the bill whenever they went out to eat
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as in law
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the legislative committee endorsed a bill that would strengthen consumer protections
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Recent Examples of bill
Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Additionally, Gomez Bridge suffered severe emotional distress, requiring her to pursue therapeutic care and treatment and shoulder medical bills.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Dec. 2024
Bob Fernandez, ProPublica, 17 Dec. 2024
In February, the company also deployed four bird-detection radars to support the creation of what has been billed as the world’s most ecological wind farm in the Dutch part of the North Sea.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Michigan Senate continued voting:After House adjourns, Senate passes bills in marathon session as lame duck nears end
Reverend Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit NAACP, chastised those who missed the legislative sessions and demanded the House reconvene.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Additionally, Gomez Bridge suffered severe emotional distress, requiring her to pursue therapeutic care and treatment and shoulder medical bills.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Dec. 2024
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Skadden Arps billed for the labor of nearly 350 lawyers and paralegals.
—Bob Fernandez, ProPublica, 17 Dec. 2024
In February, the company also deployed four bird-detection radars to support the creation of what has been billed as the world’s most ecological wind farm in the Dutch part of the North Sea.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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The photo captures Grace with her father, Chandler Powell, petting the giant reptile together at the Australia Zoo.Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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On their second day, some stray dogs were taken outside for 45 minutes to play, get groomed and petted and get practice with basic commands.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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On its website, Party City is advertising that everything is on sale up to 50% off.Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Janesville and Stevens Point stores are advertising sales of 40% to 60% off.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Starter plan includes unlimited estimates, invoices and bookkeeping records, invoicing through the Wave app, cash flow management and the ability to accept online payments.Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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But now, with tools like QuickBooks Advanced, invoicing practically runs on autopilot.Paul Getter, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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If a long flight is on your travel itinerary, scoop up this double-support neck pillow (discounted down to $60) and say goodbye to neck pain and jet lag.Brittany VanDerBill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Joby Aviation Now Joby leverages hydrogen toward necking out ahead of the competition ... for the moment.New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2024
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Complex rules get promulgated, but the firms impacted by them are often in the dark (yet liable for any non-compliance).William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In late October, the Biden Administration promulgated a rule that would require insurance companies to pay for over-the-counter contraception.Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
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Overall, Washington’s probe looks to assess the U.S. dependency on legacy Chinese chips in areas spanning everything from telecommunications to the electrical grid.Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Swedish Security Service assesses that Iran, as well as Russia and China, pose the greatest security threats to Sweden.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Stir in cream, gently boil for 5 minutes more, and spoon the sauce over the chicken, potatoes, and vegetables.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Carefully spoon out as much flesh as possible into a mixing bowl.Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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According to a Bloomberg report published last week, Antivari owed millions in an unpaid debt to his former business partner, the Italian fintech tycoon Andrea Pignataro.George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, a team of researchers describe a previously unknown prehistoric creature that would have been vaguely dog-like in appearance, albeit with noticeable differences.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Bill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bill. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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