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as in with
using the means or agency of
try to convince them by reason alone, if possible
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the library is close by
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Marc Berman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Off-White recently capped a three-year partnership with AC Milan by launching a capsule collection celebrating the storied football club’s 125th anniversary.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Otherwise the plasma will simply stream by, scarcely perturbing our planet.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 30 Dec. 2024
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The series is written for television by Nick Santora (Prison Break), who also executive produces and serves as showrunner.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Off-White recently capped a three-year partnership with AC Milan by launching a capsule collection celebrating the storied football club’s 125th anniversary.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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The World Championship in classical chess is still by far the most prestigious title.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Otherwise the plasma will simply stream by, scarcely perturbing our planet.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 30 Dec. 2024
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And in yet another survey, researchers found that participants in couples counseling actually preferred online therapy via videoconferencing to in-person sessions.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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During wildfires drinking water can get contaminated in two ways: via the water source and the system that delivers it.Pien Huang, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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Season-to-date, St. Denis Medical is averaging 3.9 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating (with delayed playback), right on par with time slot predecessor Night Court‘s Season 2 numbers.Andy Swift, TVLine, 14 Jan. 2025
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During Trump’s first term, the Justice Department challenged AT&T’s merger with Time Warner, then the parent company of CNN.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Aware of the strong feelings around crane hunting in the state, legislative leaders convened a study council last year that considered pros, cons, and alternatives to a hunt before ultimately voting to send draft legislation to the state legislature.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
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That would be around 41% higher than the official figure of 37,877 reported by the Palestinian health ministry for that time.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Howard also played for the Lakers during the 2012-13, 2019-20, and 2022-22 seasons.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement California Cops lie to suspects during interrogations.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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There are active duty military personnel that are on a prepare to deploy order, that are ready to go in and continue to support the firefighting effort.ABC News, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Come back in for hot coffee and an omelet at Ladd’s tavern, because the eggs are fresh from the chickens pecking around outside on the property’s working farm.Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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While Bitcoin charts a course through institutional adoption and mainstream acceptance, Monero maintains its focus on the fundamental cypherpunk principle of privacy.Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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This is South Korea’s third impeachment case in the last two decades, after all, suggesting that economic markets, foreign investment and currency rates could perhaps make it through a political crisis with little long-term damage.Victor Cha, Fortune Asia, 18 Jan. 2025
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The crash was reported just before 5:40 p.m. near the bridge, which sits on the border of Sacramento and Yolo counties, and South River Road, CHP spokesperson Officer Mark Leavitt said.Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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The fire burned near a number of Hollywood landmarks, including the popular urban hiking trail Runyon Canyon, Hollywood Boulevard and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Loreal played softball and ran track throughout her childhood, but was also always passionate about fashion.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Ambient lighting can help set the mood, create a comfortable brightness level, and provide visibility throughout a large space.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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