as in to spend
to make complete use of
we've finally played out the leftovers from that huge holiday meal
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Dimon went on to say that the United States needed to avoid being naive and allowing larger global events to play out without any intervention.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Because our average expectation is for there to be a decently large polling error at least half of the time, there is actually a very low probability that the polls are perfect and the election plays out exactly how the polls suggest.
—G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Starbucks is the latest company to shift from carrots to sticks in the ongoing return-to-office battle that has been playing out at workplaces.
—Daniela Sirtori, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Several angles were playing out, and there were no dead spots.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Because our average expectation is for there to be a decently large polling error at least half of the time, there is actually a very low probability that the polls are perfect and the election plays out exactly how the polls suggest.
—G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Starbucks is the latest company to shift from carrots to sticks in the ongoing return-to-office battle that has been playing out at workplaces.
—Daniela Sirtori, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Several angles were playing out, and there were no dead spots.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Vance spent most of the interview on CNN’s State of the Union was spent disagreeing with Tapper.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Oct. 2024
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Ole Miss, meanwhile, spent ten million dollars trying to build a team that could qualify for the college-football playoffs.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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But as the host had explained during my tasting experience, a person would need to consume bottles worth of Neeley's absinthe in one sitting to hallucinate.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
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Most fruits and vegetables can be enjoyed either way, raw or cooked, while a few should be cooked to be safe to consume.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Left unchecked, their unpaid bills, gratuitous spending or willingness to give away their money whenever asked can drain their savings and push them into debt.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
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Then the bench came in after seven minutes and scored 13 unanswered points, pushing the pace and draining a pair of 3s.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
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High society doyenne Julia (Kina Kantor) is exhausted by pretending to adore Fred (Michael Barrett Austin) after five long years of matrimony.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Last week, the airline exhausted the last $300 million available under its credit line.BYGreg McKenna, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
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Revenues are down, expenses are up and the city drew down nearly half of its general fund reserves — a pot of money for emergencies— to cover the deficit in last year’s budget, Mejia wrote.Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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The big money is in zeroing out and drawing down carbon pollution.Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
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Still, valerian root appears safe for short-term use up to 28 days.Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Swapping doesn’t use up a turn, and figuring out the best time and place to move each ally plays an important role in the toughest fights.Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
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Jeni Brodsky, the trauma program manager at UC Health, said the goal in Cincinnati is to enroll half of all victims and reduce violence by 5% to 10% over three years.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
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The idea is to reduce worry and frustration, not add to it with debt.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Its lotion-to-powder formula absorbs moisture and creates an anti-friction barrier, perfect for sensitive areas.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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The ride is smooth, and bumps were absorbed without jolting the driver.Josh Max, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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