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as in causing
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the general's imprudent remarks drew on a public rebuke by the secretary of defense
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as in coming up
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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This episode of What’s Ahead makes the case that our weakness and lack of a strategic direction are creating conditions for war on a global scale.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The two met in the UK and eventually, the spark for creating a lifestyle brand was ignited.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Nathan MacKinnon had no issues bringing the troubled star back into the fold after two weeks of practice.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Vail Resort will open for skiing on Friday and Purgatory will follow on Saturday, bringing the number of operating ski areas in Colorado to 10.John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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The collaborations helped Integrated start generating revenue (rare for young biotechs), which is currently at around $1 million this year.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Investing in a franchise is often perceived as less of a financial risk than embarking on an independent enterprise, as well as offering the ability to be up and running and generating income relatively quickly.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Looking ahead, the market for music catalogs shows signs of stability and potential growth, with projections indicating steady multiples in the coming years.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The strike came at the peak of the holiday season at the ports, which handle about half the cargo from ships coming into and out of the United States.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The growth of peer-to-peer marketplaces is a trend to watch in 2025 as brands are tasked with doing more with the same—or even fewer—resources and fashioning new revenue streams to drive better business outcomes.Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ronan’s experience filming Blitz couldn’t have been further from the hurdles of producing an indie like The Outrun from the ground up, but both films represent transitional roles for an actor who audiences have watched grow up onscreen for the past two decades.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hiring was more muted across goods-producing industries.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Drawing on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20on. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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