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as in understanding
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as in scope
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as in to fathom
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Recent Examples of ken
John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Feb. 2022
Many of the items had been disabled by departing U.S. troops or are beyond the ken of Taliban fighters to operate.
—Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2021
His nuanced understanding of Davis’s playing — its harmonic and rhythmic wirings as well as its smoldering tone — was only part of a vast musical ken.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2020
Unscathed (for reasons beyond my ken) include baptisia, clematis recta, and of course the sturdy-as-stone conifers.
—Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, 17 June 2017
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Noun
How pigeons get enough calories to stay alive and healthy until spring is beyond my ken.
—John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Feb. 2022
Many of the items had been disabled by departing U.S. troops or are beyond the ken of Taliban fighters to operate.
—Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2021
His nuanced understanding of Davis’s playing — its harmonic and rhythmic wirings as well as its smoldering tone — was only part of a vast musical ken.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2020
Unscathed (for reasons beyond my ken) include baptisia, clematis recta, and of course the sturdy-as-stone conifers.
—Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, 17 June 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ken
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Leaving an almost empty roll of toilet paper with no replacement in sight is certain to cause issues.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Contributor In Istanbul's bustling airport, a peculiar sight has become commonplace: travelers with bandaged scalps making their way through terminals.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, the motivating factor often missing is the collective understanding that our failure to invest in STEM threatens our national security.Reynold Verret, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Hardy leaned on the skills that had fueled her career—tenacity, an eye for detail and an understanding of her audience.Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The agency's scope is huge: CMS oversees coverage for more than 155 million Americans, nearly half the population.Darius Tahir, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Expansion of Hotel Brands and Residential Offerings Hotel brands are expanding their scope to offer a more comprehensive range of experiences and services, from boutique, specialized stays to residential options.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The interview was almost three hours, which makes his recent comments at New York Magazine’s Vulture Festival almost difficult to fathom.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The other side: Some devoted Democrats believe Harris will win in a landslide, unable to fathom how millions of Americans could support someone like Trump.Zachary Basu, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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If these proposals are implemented, Google’s granular proprietary information about the landscape of the Internet would become more or less open-source.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
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Embracing indoor-outdoor living with a design that celebrates the landscape and incorporates sustainable materials, the accommodations range from tranquil beach and pool villas to expansive one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences that accommodate families or groups of friends.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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According to a study in the National Library of Medicine, practices such as meditation, journaling and self-reflection have shown an ability to increase the gray matter of our frontal lobe and strengthening its capabilities.Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The third wild card is a parasite that feeds off your gray matter and replaces it with asbestos.Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
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The memorandum does not even specify which government programs will fall under its ambit.Jill Goldenziel, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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But some critics have long been wary of medicalization as the best path toward an equitable psychedelic revival that ever escapes the medical ambit to make the most of their diverse potentials.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
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Cormier has been criticized for his commentary before, including remarks during fights that some fighters perceived as biased.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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At first blush, Walliser’s background seems anathema to how many people perceive the modern Bentley brand.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Ken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ken. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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