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as in having
to keep in one's mind or heart
he had long harbored a grudge against his old employer, who had high-handedly fired him without cause
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as in accommodating
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the woods in our suburb harbor deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks
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as in sheltering
to be or provide a shelter for
the little cabin is harbored from the wind by a thick growth of pines
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Recent Examples of harboring
The Isthmus of Panama is celestial, offering maritime transportation, lush rainforests, and wetlands harboring diverse biodiversity and wildlife.
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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While some solutions already exist, having possible autonomous correction to compensate for wind speed, directions, and other factors would be possible.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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For website optimization, focus on SEO best practices such as using relevant keywords in titles and content, having clear meta descriptions and ensuring fast load times.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The wearable blanket spans 72 by 54 inches, accommodating campers of varying heights and sizes.Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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In addition, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
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Many people are living on the street, in parks and sheltering under trees.David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The storm left many residents bunking with family or friends, sleeping in their cars, or sheltering in what’s left of their collapsing homes.Kate Payne and David R. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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And holding more casual discussions can trigger new ideas.Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Our Guide to Austin 06 of 07 Muenster North of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the small city of Muenster channels its German roots with its own version of Oktoberfest that includes a dachshund dash, a stein holding contest, German music, as well as a 5K, 10K, and half marathon.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bringing together the perspective of diverse stakeholders is essential for addressing regulatory gaps, introducing legitimacy and protecting investors.Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Cybersecurity With its complex workflows and the high stakes of protecting sensitive data, the cybersecurity industry has been slow to adopt AI.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As tensions mount and opening day nears, Chef’s behavior grows ever more erratic, and the haunting history of the house serving as both her workplace and lodging teases out creepy visions that may or may not be there.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
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The closures have impacted many small businesses and lodging operations in the small coastal California town of Big Sur, which heavily rely on tourism.Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Harboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harboring. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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