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as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort
plowed determinedly through the weighty tome
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Recent Examples of plow
As the uptight and upright body guard, Costner is well-cast, plowing straight ahead with all his character’s ticks and warts.
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Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
The burial site was first uncovered in 2015 by a farmer who was plowing land in the area.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
Soil health improvement typically involves avoiding mechanical disturbance (e.g. plowing), and feeding the living community by keeping plants growing on a field for as much of the year as possible (e.g. by using diverse crop rotations, cover crops, relay crops or double cropping).
—Steven Savage, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
That's the analysis of political consultant and data diver Derek Ryan, who plowed through demographics and past voting habits of 99.8% of the 11,340,202 Texans who cast a ballot for president.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Nov. 2024
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Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
The burial site was first uncovered in 2015 by a farmer who was plowing land in the area.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
Soil health improvement typically involves avoiding mechanical disturbance (e.g. plowing), and feeding the living community by keeping plants growing on a field for as much of the year as possible (e.g. by using diverse crop rotations, cover crops, relay crops or double cropping).
—Steven Savage, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
That's the analysis of political consultant and data diver Derek Ryan, who plowed through demographics and past voting habits of 99.8% of the 11,340,202 Texans who cast a ballot for president.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Nov. 2024
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According to an investigative report obtained by USA TODAY, a person who was raking on the beach notified Key Biscayne Police on Nov. 12 that a head washed ashore and the Miami Dade Police Department responded to the scene.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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At the end of the day, homeowners have to choose whether to rake or not to rake.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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That became the recurring theme throughout the drive, especially when challenged by the much higher altitudes—the Kia Carnival effortlessly passed laboring trucks (and slow cars).Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Intended to help those with disabilities gain employment, the law currently has about 40,000 American workers laboring for half the minimum wage or less, according to the Labor Department.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who cultivate data literacy and technological fluency can confidently navigate AI's complexities.William Arruda, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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However, the red-carpet treatment highlighted European leaders' eagerness to cultivate relationships with the incoming U.S. administration, particularly given the complex global challenges ahead.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Her services are rooted in an experiential understanding of the matter, having served as a high-flying attorney for over two decades and struggling with burnout herself.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Down seven at the half, the Hawks outscored the Knicks 61-46 in the second half as the Knicks struggled offensively.Wayne Sterling, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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The homeowners’ resort-style primary bedroom, open to its en suite bath, has a De Sousa Hughes bed furrowed into the wall to utilize every square inch possible in the narrow, curved space.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
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His father stood waiting for him with his arms folded and his brow furrowed.John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Less than two minutes later, the Lightning went to work on the power play and showed why their top unit is still a formidable threat despite Steven Stamkos’ departure.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The film was shot in Atlanta and marked Lohan's first as a working mom.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Callas always strived to make opera more accessible to the masses, and Larraín hopes to achieve the same with this film.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Talented golfer with disability strives to compete in able-bodied tournaments Kipp Popert has ascended to the summit of the disability golf world.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Still, Democrats are endeavoring to preserve the provisions, privately offering Republicans a deal for a one-year extension of the subsidies Thursday night, according to The Washington Post.Joseph Choi, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
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Part of the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan, these ordinances endeavor to help New York City reach its goal of decreasing carbon emissions by 80% by 2050.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Plow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plow. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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