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the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a Freemason of the 32nd degree
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In their own way, these disparate elements serve to undercut the musical biopic genre: one by replicating its tropes to a satirical degree, the other by sending the whole thing spinning into another dimension.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Around 1,000 miles closer to the source of the sun's heat, the photosphere reaches a relatively balmy 7,400 degrees Fahrenheit (4,100 degrees Celsius).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Another reason this trailer is controversial is all the product placement for brands like Porsche, Adidas and—to a lesser degree, for obvious reasons—Sony.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Independents shared the Republican sentiment on that question, though to a lesser degree.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Around 1,000 miles closer to the source of the sun's heat, the photosphere reaches a relatively balmy 7,400 degrees Fahrenheit (4,100 degrees Celsius).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Another reason this trailer is controversial is all the product placement for brands like Porsche, Adidas and—to a lesser degree, for obvious reasons—Sony.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Independents shared the Republican sentiment on that question, though to a lesser degree.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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Middle Tennessee saw between 6-9 inches this week for comparison.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The lake effect will help bring localized accumulations of 3-to-6 inches to parts of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday, House Republican leaders faced an immediate revolt over a continuing resolution that expanded current levels of government funding until March 14 and included an additional $110.4 billion in spending.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that vitamin C, in particular, is found at high levels inside many immune cells to help your body combat infection. 2.Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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The chapter on work is particularly relevant in a post-pandemic world, where hybrid work has become the new norm.Charlie Fink, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Enthusiasts are eagerly speculating about new chapters in the expansive Dutton universe that could keep the show’s legacy alive.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Las Vegas’ 19-14 win over Jacksonville snapped a 10-game losing streak, but its draft position dropped significantly from No. 2 to No. 6.Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
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Lake said her future political plans involve her new position at VOA.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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An engineering team needs to leverage the right technologies and tools to automate all three stages of a machine learning system—feature generation, model training, and model serving.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The photo was taken in Columbus, Ohio, about 48 miles east of Springfield, according to a July Reddit post. Sept. 9 and 10: The claim explodes on a national stage Vance was the first from the Republican presidential ticket to pounce.Maria Ramirez Uribe and Amy Sherman, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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The rankings exclude military academies and are limited to schools that participate in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, or FBS, which tend to attract top players.Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The capital was followed by the state's second-largest city, Tucson, which cracked the top half of the ranking at No. 74.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Police at one point said the fatalities included four victims plus the shooter, but later lowered the number to two.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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At this point, however, this one appears to be destined for a judicial resolution.Jim McGregor, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The film follows the life of Shields as a teen grappling with poverty, growing pains and inequities while working her way up the ranks of professional boxing.Jasmine Browley, Essence, 25 Dec. 2024
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In a world where business and life are increasingly intertwined, leaders who prioritize both positions themselves to withstand the rigors of modern leadership and avoid joining the growing ranks of CEO turnover in the year ahead.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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