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as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
we're not rich, but we're making out all right
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I can't quite make out what she is trying to say
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as in to pretend
to take on a false or deceptive appearance
he tried to make out that he didn't mind losing his job, but friends suspected he was desperately worried
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as in to derive
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
as best as I can make out, the police were informed of the incident but didn't think it was worth investigating
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Sokolowski says washing them in cold water with mild detergent and then hanging them up to dry is the way to go (as opposed to running them through the dryer); many of the materials sports bras are made out of, like spandex, do not withstand heat well.
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Julia Ries, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
Seeking a way to put all that polystyrene waste to use, researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), in collaboration with Riga Technical University in Latvia, have invented a thin patch made out of multiple layers of the material.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024
On video calls, the daughter can’t quite make out her mother’s face, because of shadows and the position of the camera.
—Weike Wang, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2024
My uncle made out worse — he was shot and killed in Mexico.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
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Julia Ries, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
Seeking a way to put all that polystyrene waste to use, researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), in collaboration with Riga Technical University in Latvia, have invented a thin patch made out of multiple layers of the material.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024
On video calls, the daughter can’t quite make out her mother’s face, because of shadows and the position of the camera.
—Weike Wang, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2024
My uncle made out worse — he was shot and killed in Mexico.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
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Pompeii Archaeological Park has set a new limit on visitors in an effort to cope with overtourism at the historic site.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Volkswagen employees have long benefited from generous pay deals and cast-iron job security, while resisting all efforts by the management to rein in costs to cope with challenges such as soaring energy prices.The Week UK, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
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The arrangement is understood to be part of a longer-term commitment that the anchor and CBS News have made to one another.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Looking ahead to the future of integrating art and commerce, Cao Hailun emphasized the importance of understanding art and culture.WWD, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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No one can pretend that experience adequately prepares for a tough relegation battle in a far harder league.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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In it, Stephanie pretends to drive Uncle Joey's brand new car, but manages to accidentally throw it into reverse, crashing it through the Tanner family’s kitchen wall.Jen Juneau, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Other elements derived from the Stuttgart carmaker include the dual-clutch transmission and VW Group components like the 4.0-liter V-8.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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These five are actually available below their book value: that is, the stock price is less than the figure derived from subtracting total liabilities from total assets.John Navin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Against an Auburn team that wanted to do the same things, Alabama’s defense bounced back in a major way.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Ravens’ defense has made modest improvements over the past two games, but there’s more work to do.Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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But what Havel knew, even while sitting in his cell, is that hope is different: the idea that things could improve.Jamil Zaki, TIME, 23 Nov. 2024
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Reduce inflammation and swelling Cold water exposure may spike concentrations of stress hormones in our system, which is known to increase the levels of anti-inflammatory biomarkers in our systems.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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In its final vote Friday, the board decided in an 8-7 vote to approve the curriculum.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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So many artists over the years have vied to channel their interpretation of Pac’s legacy in back-against-the-wall beef moments, but Kendrick decided to embody him by just being a hell of a rapper.Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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One work after another is deciphered as an allegory of the artist’s tribulations under the regime.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Make your plan easy to understand and calculate so reps can focus on cooking up sales, not deciphering complex formulas.Anjai Lal, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Make out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make%20out. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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