as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
independent investigators eventually nosed out proof of White House wrongdoing
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Hughes nosed out Simpson in the 100 with a winning time of 12.31.
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Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Desormeaux rallied Principe Carlo ($39) to nose out favorite Positivity (Juan Hernandez) for the win with Colt Fiction (Geovanni Franco) third, another neck back.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Nov. 2021
Paunch, who has become less timid, has a proclivity to stop and nose out every possible tree trunk, lamppost, and plinth before gracing it with a tag of his urine.
—Sierra Greer, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
More:Read Derek Myers' full response to Enquirer questions 'Keep your nose out of my family'
Myers, 31, has been among the pricklier candidates aiming to succeed Wenstrup.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
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Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Desormeaux rallied Principe Carlo ($39) to nose out favorite Positivity (Juan Hernandez) for the win with Colt Fiction (Geovanni Franco) third, another neck back.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Nov. 2021
Paunch, who has become less timid, has a proclivity to stop and nose out every possible tree trunk, lamppost, and plinth before gracing it with a tag of his urine.
—Sierra Greer, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
More:Read Derek Myers' full response to Enquirer questions 'Keep your nose out of my family'
Myers, 31, has been among the pricklier candidates aiming to succeed Wenstrup.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
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Harris has regained a slight lead with likely voters nationally, the poll finds.Gary Langer, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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At the scene, officers found that the driver of the other vehicle, 51-year-old Aquileo Najera, had not survived his injuries and was pronounced dead, police said.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
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In nearby Pinal County Historical Museum, 715 S. Main St., visitors can wander past a room of lovely cactus furniture built in the 1930s, get the details on a famous gunfight and learn more about the state prison.Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
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By studying the data the probes collect, scientists hope to learn more about not only black holes, but even the Big Bang theorized to be how the universe began.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Likewise, the data scientist discovered that when one contestant pulls far ahead on PredictIt, the odds swing way too abruptly their favor.Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Our trio discovers their doorman’s lifeless body in the courtyard not long after the introduction of another surprise guest star, Tea Leoni (Madam Secretary).Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 29 Oct. 2024
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According to Jessica Whitley, the founder of Jessica Whitley Studio and owner/creative director of Rivet House Hotel, both located in Athens, Georgia, dark and muddy browns aren't a great choice for home exteriors.Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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The bar said Corder was near Wiggle Room, another bar located at 2988 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., when she was struck.Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 26 Oct. 2024
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In 2024 Inconsistent Service Delivery Another challenge with MSPs is getting consistent service delivery.Peter Karlson, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.EW.com, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Lopez, who worked at Otro Cafe the day of the high-profile visit, found out the pair were headed to the restaurant only about an hour in advance.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ice Cream — Little Maya finds out her dad can't pick her up from practice.John Archer, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The 1,700-square-foot family affair is modern and minimalist in its aesthetic: A wooden communal table runs down the center of the room, flanked by small tables, and at the far end is the ordering counter and Jang’s pastry case, where the day’s balanced and earthy and citrusy sweets wait.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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The Coyotes got the ball back and faced a second-and-10 from the Mariners 40 when Llano made his interception and ran down the right sideline 55 yards for a touchdown, giving Pacifica a 45-28 lead.Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 18 Oct. 2024
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