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as in gang
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
when one boy turned informant, the police were able to nab the drug kingpin and the rest of his crew
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Recent Examples of crew
The commercial flight brings four crew for a short stay on the ISS.
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
In one case highlighted by , a United Airlines passenger was allegedly seen vaping throughout a flight, but the flight crew reportedly dismissed it.
—Darlin Tillery, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
But here and there amid the Palisades and Eaton fires, in places not protected by the private fire crews of the wealthy, a home survived – an apparent miracle – raising questions about how one structure can make it through while others within shouting distance burn to the ground.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
There were 16 outbreaks of stomach illnesses on cruise ships this year, the CDC said, adding that as of Tuesday afternoon, 1,894 cruise passengers and 245 crew members fell ill with gastrointestinal issues.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
In one case highlighted by , a United Airlines passenger was allegedly seen vaping throughout a flight, but the flight crew reportedly dismissed it.
—Darlin Tillery, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
But here and there amid the Palisades and Eaton fires, in places not protected by the private fire crews of the wealthy, a home survived – an apparent miracle – raising questions about how one structure can make it through while others within shouting distance burn to the ground.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
There were 16 outbreaks of stomach illnesses on cruise ships this year, the CDC said, adding that as of Tuesday afternoon, 1,894 cruise passengers and 245 crew members fell ill with gastrointestinal issues.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crew
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And the increasing cybersecurity threats of today – whether from other countries like China or nonstate entities like international ransomware gangs – require rapid and continuous adaptation.Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
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For homicides, the biggest category is made up of individuals with previous violent criminal records, often associated with gangs, killing other criminals or members of gangs—or people who happen to be present during those shootings.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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The hike up to the cross is difficult and swampy, with Tompkins and her team stepping between tufts of grass, while the glassy water along the shoreline laps quietly at the stony beach below.John Bartlett, NPR, 12 Jan. 2025
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As for the cooking: Namba and his team are hand-stitching two cuisines like master tailors.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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California For Subscribers The Mexican Mafia Tapes: Secret recordings reveal greed, betrayal — and a deal with the feds Sept. 4, 2024 Stinson had already been serving a life sentence for murdering a drug dealer in 1979.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Bills have won six straight AFC East titles, and nothing short of their first Super Bowl appearance since 1993 seems acceptable to their Mafia.Jack Magruder, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Five crew cut stepbrothers back from the army would knuckle punch the family puppy.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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On his YouTube livestream discussing the fires, the climate scientist Daniel Swain compared the combined fleet of vehicles, aircraft, and personnel to the army of a small nation.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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AngelList also offers syndicate and fund administration tools.Lucinda Shen, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by U.S. authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty on Wednesday, the Justice Department said in a statement.Reuters, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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In 2020, at least two Japanese media members were in Cincinnati for much of the season just for Shogo Akiyama, who spent that season mostly as a platoon player.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The platoon of quarterbacks is preparing to face a Washington Commanders club that is shaking off their reputation as underachievers with their best season since 1991, the year of their last Super Bowl title.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Young is accusing the network of defamation and libel.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ethics experts worried that opportunists could try to curry favor by booking stays at Mr. Trump’s network of hotels, golf clubs and other properties.Karen Yourish, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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When Braun gave birth to the couple’s daughter and went on maternity leave, she was employed as a social media manager for a Swiss company that wasn’t friendly towards remote work.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
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If the smell doesn't quickly dissipate, vacate the home and call your gas company's emergency line or 911. 5.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Crew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crew. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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