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as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
it takes years to learn how to operate that kind of business so that it makes money
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as in to utilize
to put into action or service
wouldn't dream of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol
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Career in formats Washington is among the most experienced producers currently operating in Australia’s senior ranks, and has worked at some of the top format producers in country.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
The first two fire engines reported difficulty securing a water source because some of the hydrants were not operating.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
Francis gave birth to Williams in 1928, raised her as a single mother and operated a coffee shop in Houston.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Generally, a kitchen faucet operates between 1.0 to 2.0 gallons per minute (GPM), with a maximum flow rate of 2.2 gallons per minute.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
The first two fire engines reported difficulty securing a water source because some of the hydrants were not operating.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
Francis gave birth to Williams in 1928, raised her as a single mother and operated a coffee shop in Houston.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Generally, a kitchen faucet operates between 1.0 to 2.0 gallons per minute (GPM), with a maximum flow rate of 2.2 gallons per minute.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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One bird tutor was then released into each group, so that the flock mates could learn to use one solution over another.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The groups’ American Electorate Voter Poll — using a larger Latino sample and additional techniques for polling Hispanics — flipped that outcome, with Harris winning 56% of Latino men to Trump’s 43%.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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These plans outline how a forest will be managed — like logging parameters, species protections, restoration projects and road maintenance.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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More than a third of Sedona’s homes have become short-term rentals, and the city government and other local agencies have become consumed with how to manage the influx of visitors—and how to infuse education on respectful public land use.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Students from College of Adaptive Arts will sing the opening National Anthem and perform a special cheer routine during the game.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Latin music icon Marc Anthony performed and executive produced a special segment with salsa great Sergio George to pay homage to the tropical music genre.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Instead of a single strap, the Nao utilizes a harness system (with multiple adjustment points) for your head.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company utilized cash for acquisitions totaling $31.1 million and capital expenditures of $82.3 million during the same period.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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This handles installations and updates, as well as syncs your files online.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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After Tyla’s debut album was controversially moved from R&B to pop, the nominations did little to restore confidence in the Academy’s ability to handle African music.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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If your little ones will be out trick-or-treating tonight, please be sure they are supervised to assure their safety.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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In a statement given to 9to5Google, the company said there will be ways for parents to supervise usage, with control over approving new cards, removing cards, and viewing transaction history.Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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Officials are working with an anthropologist to determine whether that is true, KOB reported.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The electric thrill of Sichuan pepper works well in sweet dishes, too.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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Director Bruce Goodison applies the tension well in the first two thirds of this efficient Shudder release, but then the plot smacks into a dead-end in its final act.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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This also applies to any Amazon EC2 instance that's been backed up.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Operate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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