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Recent Examples of feeler
Exploratory calls and feelers about potential scenarios if one were retained and the other let go have happened in recent days, I'm told.
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James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
The Lakers, Warriors, Clippers, and Kings put out feelers last summer, but no franchise felt comfortable absorbing LaVine’s remaining $110+ million salary.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
By the time a network sent feelers and a New York station made an offer, though, the Scillians' two older kids loved their schools and the twins were out of diapers, and the big city couldn't compete with fall colors and a 20-minute commute to work.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
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James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
The Lakers, Warriors, Clippers, and Kings put out feelers last summer, but no franchise felt comfortable absorbing LaVine’s remaining $110+ million salary.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
By the time a network sent feelers and a New York station made an offer, though, the Scillians' two older kids loved their schools and the twins were out of diapers, and the big city couldn't compete with fall colors and a 20-minute commute to work.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeler
Noun
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In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.—
Laura Groch
Feb. 5,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2023
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The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2023
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Required to fill in the query, the company looked at turning it into a major commercial development.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the disorienting period that follows, Mlotek is not merely a participant in divorce, but also a theorist of it; grief inspires a wide-ranging query into its cultural significance and reverberations.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the Mets made a counteroffer of three years to Alonso and agent Scott Boras.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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No word yet if the 11-year-old has taken the Pirates’ deal or proposed a counteroffer.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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Following the hearing, Lee spoke with the Salt Lake Tribune and denied saying that a Nazi flag could be displayed, arguing that putting up such flags would not be allowed under his bill.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Fink ruled in favor of the state during a hearing to resolve remaining motions at the Santa Cruz County Superior Court in Nogales.—
José Ignacio Castañeda Perez,
The Arizona Republic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Starring Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren, the film was a huge spectacle, running more than three hours with an overture and intermission and costing $6 million to make.—
Rhett Bartlett,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Italy's second-largest lender posted fourth-quarter net profit that beat expectations amid market focus on the bank's M&A overtures.—
Ganesh Rao,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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The question on sexuality is sensitive and about 7% of people typically decline to answer it.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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But the real questions are what taxpayers should do now and as the changes unfold.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Dermatologists share their thoughts on the trends and suggestions for creating a cleansing routine specific to your skin.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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So here are some suggestions for Johnson to consider.—
Dana Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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You will likely be asked to complete a questionnaire to assess the quality of your sleep after each nap.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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Study authors analyzed data totaling over 150,000 people who answered questionnaires about lifestyle factors and disease outcomes, including questions about their intake of plain and flavored yogurt, as well as other dairy products.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Feeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeler. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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