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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
So many military commanders were suspended from their duties because of their roles in the martial law decree that concern spread that the South was militarily unprepared to deal with a potential North Korean aggression, although the military dismissed such ideas.
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Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
Allowing women in combat roles has been widely embraced in the U.S.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
But after two years of battling groin and knee injuries, a DH role could be easier on his body.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
For his part, Trump has promised to pardon those who are jailed for their roles in the riot that led to five deaths and injured nearly 200, including 174 police officers.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
Allowing women in combat roles has been widely embraced in the U.S.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
But after two years of battling groin and knee injuries, a DH role could be easier on his body.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
For his part, Trump has promised to pardon those who are jailed for their roles in the riot that led to five deaths and injured nearly 200, including 174 police officers.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Cybersecurity – Securing The Workplace Of Tomorrow Taking responsibility for cybersecurity will remain a key function of IT departments in 2025 as organizations face off against increasingly sophisticated and frequent attacks.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to conducting strikes, the Ruta's functions include intelligence gathering, fast-response surveillance, fast disaster and emergency response, emergency cargo supply, and target training.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The map highlighted Ukraine, but did not include the Crimean Peninsula as part of the country's territory.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Authorities have executed as many as three search warrants in New York as part of their investigation, sources tell CNN.Dalia Faheid, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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However, Trump has not been happy with Wray's performance, particularly with his involvement in the various justice department investigations against Trump.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The campaign includes educational talks by nutrition experts and the active involvement of the CEO.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 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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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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The Vaziri Law Group did a study to see which EVs are most unreliable in the cold, looking at the different electric car’s battery range reduction, average accidents during winter over three years, average charging time, and battery capacity.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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Wong has spearheaded the U.S. expansion that began in 2007, the launch of e-commerce in 2012, the initial public offering for Aritzia in 2016, and the relocation of a distribution center for handling greater capacity.David Moin, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Exceptions will allow continued use of the butterflies for educational purposes and certain incidental activities like vehicle strikes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In short, quantum computing needs to have a purpose.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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His work has been featured in prominent journals and media platforms, reinforcing his position as an AI and education thought leader.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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That position of Covington's takedown attempt allowed Buckley to sprawl and put Covington against the cage.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Their survival depends on the increasingly Sisyphean task of waiting and scavenging, hoping and praying.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Those faced with the legislative task of education reform have a mixed response to the results.Christina Lengyel | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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