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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the body of the novel was quite good, even if the beginning was a bit slow
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
feared that there was a body of extremists within the labor union
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as in community
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a hangout where, it seems, much of the student body can be found on a Saturday night
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as in person
a member of the human race
the most intelligent body in this entire place
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a body of security men accompany the president at all times
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
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Recent Examples of body
Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
The bodies of the victims were later transported to the island's port, where local police and ambulance workers covered the remains with gray tarps.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
The Grimms’ stories, with their promise of bodying forth an authentically Teutonic spirit, were so sought after during the Nazi years that Allied occupying forces temporarily banned them after the war.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Some people are drawn to the sight of bodies in motion.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
The bodies of the victims were later transported to the island's port, where local police and ambulance workers covered the remains with gray tarps.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Between 1934 and 1936, Mercedes built just 342 examples of the 500 K. Of these, 29 were bodied as two-seat, open-top Special Roadsters.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
The Grimms’ stories, with their promise of bodying forth an authentically Teutonic spirit, were so sought after during the Nazi years that Allied occupying forces temporarily banned them after the war.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Designed to lock in moisture post-wash or refresh dry strands, this daily staple tackles frizz, enhances texture, and leaves hair silky and manageable—no residue, no weight.Erin Parker, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
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This coming year, the rivalry will be as strong as ever, as both River Plate and Boca Juniors feel the weight of expectation on their shoulders following poor 2024 campaigns for both teams.Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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But the remaining three on death row whose sentences are untouched are: Robert Bowers, convicted for the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue; Dylann Roof, convicted of the shooting at the Mother Emanuel AME Church; and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, convicted for the Boston Marathon bombing.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The three death row inmates who aren’t included in Biden’s list on Monday include two notorious mass shooters, as well as the person who killed multiple people at the Boston Marathon, The New York Times reported.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
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What to Know The U.S. has intensified efforts to locate Tice and secure his return, confirming that officials have communicated with the rebel factions responsible for ousting Assad's government regarding the missing journalist.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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In such a broad, diverse republic, we should not be ruled by the lopsided politics of any one region or faction.The Editors, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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World & Nation Rebels seize Damascus; Assad reported to have fled Syria for Moscow Dec. 8, 2024 Syria is home to multiple ethnic and religious communities, often pitted against each other by Assad’s state and years of war.Sarah el Deeb and Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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This giving system would research what the median household income was for your community and only spend up to that amount.Shane Enete, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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On an earlier, mid-week night at the Forum, Charli showed up in person for a proper duet of the collaborative track, but Saturday’s show didn’t suffer for the lack of guest starpower: Eilish has enough brattiness for a whole Forum on her own.Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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For those who remain unfamiliar, Extraordinary is set in an alternate-universe London where every person spontaneously develops a superpower at around the age of 18.Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Concerned Citizens group pressed local officials to take action to protect the children.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The rocker — whose 14th studio album Songs of a Lost World debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 after its arrival on Nov. 1 — added that The Cure also experienced unwelcome fan behavior as the group grew in popularity.Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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Braden Mann’s botch of the opening kickoff, Luke McCaffrey’s 47-yard return and Jeremiah Trotter Jr.’s unnecessary roughness penalty embodied the sloppy play that’s recently been awarding opponents advantageous field position.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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These cities embody the true spirit of Andalusia, with locals whose warmth and hospitality are ready to welcome you with open arms.Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Usually, these protostars gather enough mass to generate the pressures and temperatures in the core to fuse hydrogen to helium, which is the nuclear process that defines what a main sequence star is.Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Body.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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