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an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the festival featured a grab bag of independent films from widely disparate genres
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Recent Examples of grab bag
With so much unfinished business and time running short, turning the defense bill into a grab bag can be a slippery slope.
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Peter Sullivan, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
But a grab bag of authoritarian regimes around the world (notably Russia, China, and Iran) and rhetorically leftist regimes in the region (Nicaragua, Honduras, Cuba, and Bolivia) have applauded Maduro’s reconsecration in power.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2024
Further Reading iPhone 15 and 15 Pro review: The final form
The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are expected to continue this pacing, with a grab bag of improvements to existing features but nothing too radical.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2024
There’s a grab bag of other stuff, too, most notably an expansion of financial aid for first-time home buyers.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2024
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Peter Sullivan, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
But a grab bag of authoritarian regimes around the world (notably Russia, China, and Iran) and rhetorically leftist regimes in the region (Nicaragua, Honduras, Cuba, and Bolivia) have applauded Maduro’s reconsecration in power.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2024
Further Reading iPhone 15 and 15 Pro review: The final form
The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are expected to continue this pacing, with a grab bag of improvements to existing features but nothing too radical.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2024
There’s a grab bag of other stuff, too, most notably an expansion of financial aid for first-time home buyers.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, The Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab bag
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Over the years, Amazon’s transformation has redefined how people shop by offering convenience, variety, and competitive pricing.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The variety is thrilling — from splurge-worthy destinations to low-key bars and fun collaborations.Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Washington had Alex Smith at the end of his career before going through an assortment of mediocre starters in Taylor Heinicke, Carson Wentz and Sam Howell.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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In recent weeks, both CTU and the current board of six Johnson appointees have pressured Martinez to resolve the contract — a demand that’s prompted pushback among an assortment of stakeholders.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Their approach to that piece of music was almost like an overture medley for a classic Hollywood musical, where all the motifs and elements of the score throughout are put into a blender.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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More than 25 Motown gems and other songs will be performed via a tuneful array of solos, duets and group medleys.Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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Data from 2024 shows document and collage posts outperform other LinkedIn post types in terms of engagement rate.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lawrence later added a collage of the couple's most recent three Christmas celebrations in the same location to his Instagram Stories.Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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From rain to snow to freezing rain, Arizona winters can bring a mixed bag of weather conditions.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Among Group of 5 conferences, parity was a mixed bag, with some leagues showing balance while others reflected greater disparities in team performance.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Shop them in various colors, including deep brown, forest green, grey, winter white, and more. Reebok After Class Joggers These on-sale luxe joggers are made with a majority cotton blend and are a great pick for everyday wear.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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In an investigation published in September, researchers at Consumer Reports tested 36 ground cinnamon products and spice blends that contain cinnamon, such as garam masala and five-spice powder.Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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