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as in to find out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for search (for)
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The punishment was far less than the maximum six-month sentence sought by the government but more than the probation that Papadopoulos and his lawyers had asked for.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025 -
The two sides are still far apart in negotiations, according to multiple reports this week, as Alonso is seeking more money than the Mets are willing to offer — even on a short-term contract.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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After two books, readers finally find out what Andarna and the seventh breed of dragon are called.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Verge has reached out to Samsung to find out which of its TVs and appliances are currently equipped with these ambient sensors.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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Because these WMAs are designed to provide two conflicting services — to maintain wildlife habitat and to offer recreation, including hunting opportunities that may scare the birds away — no one really knows how the resident geese perceive the situation.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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She's abruptly fired from her exercise show when her creepy boss (Dennis Quaid) decides to hunt for younger talent to be the face of the series.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The watch is accompanied by an extract from the Audemars Piguet archives, though no other accessories are available.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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While targets can focus efforts and create accountability, they must be accompanied by robust unconscious bias training and inclusive, psychologically safe environments.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Curran appears next to Trump in a series of photos showing the former and future president returning to his feet, blood running down his face and raising a fist, prompting cheers from the audience.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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With the current threat levels, these groups are sure to be running down leads locally, nationally and internationally to mitigate any potential threat to the inauguration or any of the high-level people attending.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The critters dig up the bulbs that my wife spends hours planting.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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These varieties produce drab-looking but tasty fruiting bodies called truffles, which mammals like dogs or boars will find by smell—then dig up and eat.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Shortly before the fire, a tenant renting a guest suite in the house had called 911 and reported hearing loud banging noises.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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That prompted a montage of Chalamet at various awards shows hearing the likes of Gary Oldman and Mahershala Ali get their name called instead of him, his angular face barely masking disappointment by the end.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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Wilson was later arrested over Stevens’ death in Michigan in July 2024, after a license plate camera detected her vehicle, according to a press release from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office previously obtained by PEOPLE.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Breaks are usually detected when there is water on a street.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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