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as in displayed
to present so as to invite notice or attention
fishing for compliments, the neighbors showed their new SUV to everyone on the block
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as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly
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as in proven
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in taught
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
showed me how to play the guitar
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as in directed
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
showed them the way to get home
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as in appeared
to come into view
another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves
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The documentary will be shown as a brand new digital restoration from a 4K scan of the 35mm interpositive and DA-88 audio files.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
At times, Margiela has shown sporadically over recent years, in line with Galliano’s own schedule rather than the breakneck fashion calendar.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Video verified by Reuters showed bloodied bodies strewn around the market.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Google first showed a demo of its all-encompassing, multimodal virtual assistant at Google I/O this spring and clearly imagines Astra as an always-on helper in your life.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
An image shared by Emergency Lawyers showed shrouded bodies in a mass grave.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Images circulating on social media not verified by Reuters showed shrouded bodies on the street amid vehicle wreckage.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Nick Mitchell was the Jays’ fourth-round pick in 2024, a corner outfielder who doesn’t chase much and hits fastballs well, but so far hasn’t shown enough power to profile as a regular in a corner.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
In a demo video shown to reporters on Tuesday, a person testing the glasses uses them to explore London.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
At times, Margiela has shown sporadically over recent years, in line with Galliano’s own schedule rather than the breakneck fashion calendar.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Video verified by Reuters showed bloodied bodies strewn around the market.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Google first showed a demo of its all-encompassing, multimodal virtual assistant at Google I/O this spring and clearly imagines Astra as an always-on helper in your life.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
An image shared by Emergency Lawyers showed shrouded bodies in a mass grave.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Images circulating on social media not verified by Reuters showed shrouded bodies on the street amid vehicle wreckage.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Nick Mitchell was the Jays’ fourth-round pick in 2024, a corner outfielder who doesn’t chase much and hits fastballs well, but so far hasn’t shown enough power to profile as a regular in a corner.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
In a demo video shown to reporters on Tuesday, a person testing the glasses uses them to explore London.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those who knew Levin are remembering the beloved former educator, who taught at Absegami High School in Galloway Township.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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These strategies are now unremarkable enough to be taught to kids in schools.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Color Purple, directed by John Doyle at the Menier Chocolate Factory in 2013, was her breakthrough.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The special will be directed by Sandra Restrepo.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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This article originally appeared on Vogue Business.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chopra also appeared to have played dress-up with the toddler, who in one photo clapped her hands while sporting long, press-on nails.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Again, this is the case because the level of intelligence exhibited is up for grabs.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Over the course of the two-week experiment, the rats exhibited strikingly different behaviors when faced with the combination of quinine and cocaine.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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Last month, the Onion gleefully revealed its winning bid for Infowars, which was sued into bankruptcy (as was Jones) after the families of victims in the Sandy Hook mass shooting in Connecticut won a judgment in 2022 against Jones in a defamation suit.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Casting will be revealed at a date closer to filming next year.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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But she’s proved indomitable, at least on the surface.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The board voted on the plan in chunks because the proposal in its entirety proved to be so divisive among board members and the community.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Potential customers will be guided through the process in order to create their ideal cognac.Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company raised its sales guidance for the year but guided down on the earnings side.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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On November 20, Palo Alto Networks reported beat expectations, raised guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split effective December 13, Investopedia reported.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sequel film was announced in February 2024 by Disney CEO Bob Iger.Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Shown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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