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a piece of conveyed information
answered the phone and took a message
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Recent Examples of message
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Though Kamala Harris lost her Presidential bid, the popular vote, and seven swing states to Donald Trump, the message—even in Wisconsin, which Harris lost—is not so straightforward.
—Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Lewis-Martin asked the investors to use the encrypted messaging app Signal to conceal the scheme, Bragg's office said.
—Brendan Pierson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Ten years after his GameDay breakthrough, the Duck popped up again, this time behind ESPN’s set, in October with a message to actress Sydney Sweeney: Call Me Back.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Though Kamala Harris lost her Presidential bid, the popular vote, and seven swing states to Donald Trump, the message—even in Wisconsin, which Harris lost—is not so straightforward.
—Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
As cyber threats evolve, secure messaging apps provide a necessary line of defense in protecting your personal information and maintaining digital privacy.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Lewis-Martin asked the investors to use the encrypted messaging app Signal to conceal the scheme, Bragg's office said.
—Brendan Pierson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Uber: The ridesharing giant Uber uses advanced BI fueled by AI and predictive analytics to optimize its routing, pricing, and driver dispatch instantly and continuously.David Henkin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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State of the World features occasional dispatches on the latest news, events, and ideas.Justin Salhani, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
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Anonymous tips can be made by contacting Metro Crime Stoppers online or by phone.Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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But while benefit checks will still go out, people who need to contact the Social Security Administration for assistance are likely to face longer wait times as SSA employees begin to be furloughed.Marley Jay, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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In 2022, Atkins joined a number of other former S.E.C. commissioners in a joint letter to Gensler saying new climate-risk disclosure rules overstepped the Commission’s regulatory authority.Peter Green, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
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In response to a list of questions, a legal representative for Ben Amor, SBK International, and Cloud 9 issued a cease and desist letter to Rolling Stone and denied that Ben Amor, Cloud 9, or SBK have ever owned Galaxy Gas.Ben Dandridge-Lemco, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
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McVay said seeding scenarios would influence his decision about how to approach a finale only if an opportunity to secure a bye was at stake.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Once warned, individuals must not approach within 25 feet of a first responder performing their duties.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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The family member who made the discovery has been in regular communication with the family and became concerned when that had stopped, Vainuku said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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From your initial inquiry to ongoing checkups, the staff's proficiency in multiple languages ensures seamless communication.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jeffrey Freeman, his wife, and their two girls were sitting comfortably and ready for take-off when the pilot announced there'd be a delay while two VIP guests boarded.Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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About a third of Southwest's seats will be premium, and premium passengers will be among the first to board the plane.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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On the morning of December 19th, Human Rights Watch, following in the footsteps of Amnesty International, concluded in a meticulous report that Israel was committing acts of genocide in Gaza.Mosab Abu Toha, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
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Hogan Gidley, Trump’s former White House deputy press secretary, disputed those reports during an appearance on Fox News on Monday.Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Dec. 2024
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Nurture their confidence Encourage your Capricorn child to express themselves and communicate their thoughts and feelings.Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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In my experience as a pediatrician, teens find other ways to communicate with each other, such as texting or even the occasional video phone call.Alison Escalante, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Message.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/message. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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