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the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
studying the role of sunlight in the body's production of vitamin D
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Recent Examples of role
Portraying a nuanced lead in the epic drama, Sawai brought depth to a complex role, earning widespread acclaim.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Meek appeared in a handful of minor roles in TV and short films before nabbing the role of Young Baby Driver in Edgar Wright’s 2017 feature about a getaway driver tied up with a crime boss and a heist gone wrong.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
From mounting home care expenses, to the ability of caregivers to attend to their own lives, to the role of federal and state governments in providing support, research, and direction, the growing impact of Alzheimer’s will be as profound as any other health care crisis faced by our nation.
—Charles Fuschillo, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
On this day in 1799: Founding Father George Washington, America’s first president who served in that role from 1789-1797 after leading the colonial armies in the Revolutionary War, died at his Mount Vernon home in Virginia at age 67.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Meek appeared in a handful of minor roles in TV and short films before nabbing the role of Young Baby Driver in Edgar Wright’s 2017 feature about a getaway driver tied up with a crime boss and a heist gone wrong.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
From mounting home care expenses, to the ability of caregivers to attend to their own lives, to the role of federal and state governments in providing support, research, and direction, the growing impact of Alzheimer’s will be as profound as any other health care crisis faced by our nation.
—Charles Fuschillo, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
On this day in 1799: Founding Father George Washington, America’s first president who served in that role from 1789-1797 after leading the colonial armies in the Revolutionary War, died at his Mount Vernon home in Virginia at age 67.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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This will only be amplified once Mercury—planet of communication and cognitive function—stations retrograde in the same zodiac sign as of March 15.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Amino acids are necessary for immune function, muscle building, creating hormones and neurotransmitters, and more.10 Peanut butter also contains several important nutrients, including B vitamins, vitamin E, and manganese.Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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The band has become a regular presence at The Chapel, and performed at Union Square in September as part of the inaugural Cambodia Day Music + Culture Festival.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Louisville's infamous 'Can Opener' a site of crashes for decades The bridge, assembled around 1930 as part of a project by the Southern Railway and the Louisville & Nashville Railroad tracks, shifted Eastern Parkway about 100 feet north and widened Third Street to make way for the underpass work.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
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With 18 goals and 15 assists in 24 appearances in all competitions this season, Salah, 32, boasts a goal involvement every 60 minutes.James Pearce, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of course, that gets at another aspect of Biden's legacy: the U.S.'s place in the world and its involvement in events elsewhere.Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The round is led by Together Fund, with participation from MedMountain Ventures, Rebellion VC, DeVC, Operators Studio and a number of strategic healthcare operators.David Prosser, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noteworthy International Participation and Exhibitor Satisfaction International exhibitors noted significant participation increases, with China leading at 79 percent, followed closely by the U.S. and U.K. with 65 percent and 62 percent increases, respectively.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Concerns over e-bike safety and the capacity of some models to break speed limits have been raised in Marin County communities over the past few years.Cameron Macdonald, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Prices are currently hovering around $70/bbl and OPEC is holding back nearly 5 million barrels per day of untapped production capacity against the world’s daily 103 million barrels of consumption.Christopher Helman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Paul’s purpose is to make the world a better place.Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Capricorn season is making things more fun while still highlighting a deeper purpose.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Dodgers also signed an outfielder of their own, replenishing their thin depth at the position with a one-year, $17-million contract for veteran Michael Conforto.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Granlund’s versatility of being able to play all three forward positions with comfort will appeal to contenders.Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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After all, visually expressing your whole self in a single hairstyle is nearly as difficult a task as distilling your essence into your now-defunct online dating profile once was.Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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In 2025, pragmatic AI solutions that automate administrative tasks, enhance clinical decision-making and predict patient outcomes will showcase their value.Amit Phull, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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