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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
it will take some effort to navigate that stretch of hills, but we can do it
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Recent Examples of navigate
How Brunson navigates physical, stingy opposing defenses this season will be critical in the Knicks’ pursuit of an elusive NBA title.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
But navigating those huge and opaque companies can be maddening at best, and consumers rarely have much of a say; for about 154 million Americans, employers select and provide health insurance coverage.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
From there, a series of scenes — a late-night house party full of adults drinking and carousing, a cascade of tinsel falling off a Christmas tree, a playground fail — replicate a you-are-there feeling as a preadolescent named Elwood Curtis navigates the agonies and ecstasies of boyhood.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
But navigating those huge and opaque companies can be maddening at best, and consumers rarely have much of a say; for about 154 million Americans, employers select and provide health insurance coverage.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
From there, a series of scenes — a late-night house party full of adults drinking and carousing, a cascade of tinsel falling off a Christmas tree, a playground fail — replicate a you-are-there feeling as a preadolescent named Elwood Curtis navigates the agonies and ecstasies of boyhood.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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But, critically, Ferguson seems likely to steer clear of the types of sweeping rulemakingthat Khan had championed.Brian Fung, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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But one of the pivotal accomplishments this year for SpaceX came Oct. 13 when the rocket booster was able to steer autonomously back to the landing pad, where it was caught with two giant mechanical arms.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Many of the incompletions were the result of his inaccuracy as Darnold sailed multiple passes toward the sideline and over the middle.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who sailed to an easy reelection for his sixth term last year, announced that would be his final campaign.Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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The ships spent the Southern Hemisphere winter in port and began to traverse the Strait of Magellan on August 20.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Initial attempts to deploy a helicopter were thwarted by dangerous weather, forcing rescuers to traverse deep snow on foot.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Direct File was piloted in March of 2024, starting in 12 states, available in Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington State and Wyoming.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the policy side, states like Texas have begun piloting climate-resilient infrastructure programs that integrate hurricane risk into urban planning.Monica Sanders, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition to its main gatherings, the group organizes smaller activities like board game nights, walks and boating excursions.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Bodega Bay boating accident:Boys who survived mass shooting, father presumed dead Jude washed up empty beach in the dark Hours later, Jude washed up on the shore and waited for sunrise to climb a hill and make his way to a roadway.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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Timmerman told reporters that he was stopped by Syrian officials earlier this year after crossing into the country on foot.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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His interest in rolling back those changes comes as incoming President Trump has vowed to launch mass deportations of immigrants across the country, regardless of whether they’ve been convicted of any crimes besides crossing into the U.S. illegally.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The novel follows Violet Sorrengail, whose commanding mother denies her entry to the safe Scribe Quadrant and forces her into Basgiath War College, where students fight to become elite dragon riders.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Hand-washing, covering your mouth during coughing, and following other basic hygiene measures can all help prevent the spread of whooping cough.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Here is a look at what happened as Masvidal walked away from his interview with Laura Sanko to confront Edwards.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mangione is the suspect in the fatal shooting of CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street on the morning of Dec. 4, as Thompson was walking to a hotel where an investor conference was being held.Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Navigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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