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as in comprising
to be all the substance of
nine players constitute a baseball team
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as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
a fund was constituted to help needy students attend the prep school
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as in appointing
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the legally constituted authorities with jurisdiction in this matter
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as in enacting
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
charged with enforcing such regulations as are constituted by the government
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January 1, 2025, marked the official arrival of this generation, comprising those born between 2025 and 2039.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
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Low value components, comprising a fraction of the overall good’s value, were putting a whole manufacturing process at risk.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter 1 With children as young as 6 months already establishing a digital footprint, parents who opt to keep their kids offline find themselves in the minority.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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Leverage Cross-Functional AI Task Forces One of the most effective ways to align AI strategy with employee needs is by establishing cross-functional AI task forces.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Once in the governor's office, the future president quickly changed the complexion of the state workforce, placing Blacks in 40 percent of influential positions, including boosting their number on Georgia boards from three to 53 and appointing the first Black state patrolman.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox will fill the vacancy by appointing a replacement whose name was submitted by a Republican party liaison, per state code.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The law is in response to several California school districts enacting policies that require teachers to let parents know if their child identifies with a gender other than what is listed on their school record.—
Acacia Squires,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
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Seriously, had our honorable horror maestro taken a terrible tumble while composing the latest Goosebumps book?—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Consider using two hands to steady the monocular or use surrounding objects like fences or walls to lean against while composing your image.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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This involves engaging proactively with followers—responding to comments, initiating conversations, implementing a direct messaging strategy and actively seeking leads.—
Tony Pec,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Amazon faced its largest labor action to date in the United States, with nearly 10,000 employees initiating a strike on Thursday at facilities across several major urban centers.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The sight of Bruno Guimaraes passing the ball round Eriksen on the way to Newcastle’s second goal was painful from a United perspective.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Newcastle’s pressing scheme revolved around trapping Manchester United towards the touchline while blocking their progressive passing options.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Abigail Stuart, founding partner of Day One Strategy, with 20+ years in brand and market research, drives innovation and champions AI.—
Abigail Stuart,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by real events, the film is described as an epic fable about the founding leader of the Shaker Movement.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Constituting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constituting. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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