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as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in puzzling
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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Recent Examples of posing
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Wind chills in this region could reach 20 degrees, posing a significant threat to people and property.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The winds are expected to linger over the next few days posing serious fire risks in southern California.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Photos show Efron posing with a dog in the Kodiak fields and in front of a pick-up truck filled with other products from the healthy food brand.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Hookworms stick to the wall of the small intestine and suck blood, posing a serious threat; roundworms are typically seen in puppies but adult dogs can get them too; whipworms live in the cecum and can be quite hard to diagnose; and tapeworms, which are typically carried by fleas.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Treating leachate demands significant energy and chemical inputs, particularly in regions with limited infrastructure, posing global challenges from developed to developing countries.
—Dan Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Hookworms stick to the wall of the small intestine and suck blood, posing a serious threat; roundworms are typically seen in puppies but adult dogs can get them too; whipworms live in the cecum and can be quite hard to diagnose; and tapeworms, which are typically carried by fleas.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Treating leachate demands significant energy and chemical inputs, particularly in regions with limited infrastructure, posing global challenges from developed to developing countries.
—Dan Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Wind chills in this region could reach 20 degrees, posing a significant threat to people and property.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Wind chills in this region could reach 20 degrees, posing a significant threat to people and property.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The winds are expected to linger over the next few days posing serious fire risks in southern California.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Photos show Efron posing with a dog in the Kodiak fields and in front of a pick-up truck filled with other products from the healthy food brand.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Hookworms stick to the wall of the small intestine and suck blood, posing a serious threat; roundworms are typically seen in puppies but adult dogs can get them too; whipworms live in the cecum and can be quite hard to diagnose; and tapeworms, which are typically carried by fleas.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Treating leachate demands significant energy and chemical inputs, particularly in regions with limited infrastructure, posing global challenges from developed to developing countries.
—Dan Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Hookworms stick to the wall of the small intestine and suck blood, posing a serious threat; roundworms are typically seen in puppies but adult dogs can get them too; whipworms live in the cecum and can be quite hard to diagnose; and tapeworms, which are typically carried by fleas.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Treating leachate demands significant energy and chemical inputs, particularly in regions with limited infrastructure, posing global challenges from developed to developing countries.
—Dan Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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