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as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a firm believer in community service and a dedicated member of the local fraternity of Good Samaritans
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as in brotherhoods
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
the fraternity of civil engineers
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Recent Examples of fraternities
That’s all sort of fraternities.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Director Ethan Berger has spoken a lot about you being fully immersed in the character and doing your own field research by going to different fraternities and parties.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
Aftermath of Timothy Piazza's death Piazza's death prompted Penn State to adopt several policy changes for sororities and fraternities.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Director Ethan Berger has spoken a lot about you being fully immersed in the character and doing your own field research by going to different fraternities and parties.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
Aftermath of Timothy Piazza's death Piazza's death prompted Penn State to adopt several policy changes for sororities and fraternities.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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Success will increasingly depend on how well organizations can balance the deployment of emerging technologies with the human expertise needed to maximize their potential.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To achieve this alignment between teams, organizations should establish regular cross-functional meetings between IT and OT teams.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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No investor, from individuals to institutions, wants to be dependent on a dwindling number of brokers for bonds.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The last time government institutions demonstrated such rapid mobilization was during the Second World War.Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Apple likely considers the ability to automatically hotspot to an iPhone as sufficient, but this option is open to Windows users as well, and the 5G option remains one tha—while niche—is sought for by professions and the occasional road warrior.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Hiring and turnover is a big issue, as child care is one of the lowest-paying professions in the country.Emily Peck, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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The transition supports the development of environmentally sustainable economies and societies.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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With aging populations becoming a global challenge, tools like AgeXtend could redefine how societies approach health and wellness.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The post is usually filled by people who have served on Capitol Hill, industry or the highest ranks of the officer corps.Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024
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Fort Cavazos also covers a total of 340 square miles and supports multiple units and a corps headquarters, the U.S. Army post's website says.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the Christmas tradition of compelling people to kiss under it.Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tesla has no independent dealerships, but dealership associations in multiple states have filed numerous lawsuits against Tesla to prevent the company from selling cars.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
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To prove value to payers, patients and local communities, providers today are utilizing benchmarks and information from leading, quantitative rankings programs as a north star for competitive analyses and performance improvement.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our family’s business, rooted in real estate construction and asset management, impacts local communities.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Fraternities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternities. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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