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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
there were the usual "situation wanted" postings in the local newspaper
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
in earlier times people were unable to alter their situation in life, so if you were born a servant, you stayed a servant he was pleased with his situation among his peers
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The event was a Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants event, according to Santa Monica Seafood, a company involved in the situation.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
And while this situation remains under investigation, make no mistake: the United States will always stand with our Allies against violent terror.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
Boldy has 3 points in his last seven games (not counting the shootout winner in Utah, of course), and coughed up the puck a couple of times in the six-on-five situation at the end of the game Friday.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
But Kathie, who was haunted by guilt for getting her sister and friend in a dangerous situation, hounded investigators for answers.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
And while this situation remains under investigation, make no mistake: the United States will always stand with our Allies against violent terror.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
Boldy has 3 points in his last seven games (not counting the shootout winner in Utah, of course), and coughed up the puck a couple of times in the six-on-five situation at the end of the game Friday.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
But Kathie, who was haunted by guilt for getting her sister and friend in a dangerous situation, hounded investigators for answers.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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The New York Yankees reportedly acquired outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, in a deal that many had been anticipating.Joey Copponi, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Phillips Payson O’Brien: How Biden made a mess of Ukraine Defining a security guarantee will be the crux of any deal.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 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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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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Studies show that vitamin C, in particular, is found at high levels inside many immune cells to help your body combat infection. 2.Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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The city’s events department, led by director Miranda Muir, is in the process of evaluating and cleaning the upper level of the home, which will also be opened for tours once completed.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Seattle Seahawks are monitoring Geno Smith’s status after the quarterback exited Sunday night’s loss to the Green Bay Packers with a knee injury.Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Fabricated from the double-layered material used in conveyor belts, its oatmeal-colored shape could bear up to 500 pounds of weight—ultimately solidifying the tote’s status in the pantheon of carryalls.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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The main character claims Hamlet…and then loses his job.Chloe Schama, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Howe: There’s enough evidence to believe Macdonald is the right coach for the job, so that’s a major win right there.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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New York City, like Ohio and Philadelphia, is another place that was slammed early by fentanyl.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Though Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick collection features a large, 29-count shade range, each color in its lineup has a place in just about anyone’s makeup routine.Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The rankings exclude military academies and are limited to schools that participate in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, or FBS, which tend to attract top players.Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The capital was followed by the state's second-largest city, Tucson, which cracked the top half of the ranking at No. 74.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Situation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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