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as in spread
to become known
news of the rock star's secret wedding got out to the news media
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as in escaped
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
tried but couldn't get out of the old well without assistance
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as in published
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
a romance novelist who got a new book out every year
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Those funds went toward identifying and responding to health emergencies and stopping disease threats from spreading across borders, according to the WHO’s website.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025 -
Santa Ana winds, which are high-speed winds that blow from the mountains to the coast in California, could spread these devastating blazes further.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Oklahoma went into Knoxville and barely escaped with a win over Tennessee.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Stuffed for no gain, the Steelers turned the ball over on downs but still escaped with a win thanks to six Chris Boswell field goals.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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In photos published by DeuxMoi, a smiling Jackman is seen holding his phone up toward Burnett, 91, while sitting beside her in the theater and the rest of the audience is looking towards them.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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This article was originally published by Glamour Spain.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
5 Jan. 2025
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Since at least 2009, a persistent rumor has circulated on the Internet that farting (passing gas) burns up to 67 calories per fart.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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Claims circulated Rashford had gone out the night before — on the Friday, 48 hours before the game — with accounts reaching people at United.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Officers received information that the suspects fled via car and got their license plate, police said.—
Bay City News Service,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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After the stabbing, the suspect allegedly fled to her Harlem apartment before being arrested, per both outlets.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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