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as in tracing
to draw or make apparent the outline of
sketched the garden pavilion on a pad of paper so the homeowners would have a rough idea of how it was going to look
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as in describing
to give a representation or account of in words
briefly sketched the intent of the reorganization plan
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Health experts cite as main culprits for the increase waning vaccination rates and a loss of broad immunity tracing to coronavirus lockdown protocols.—
Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Dec. 2024 -
This might involve techniques like distributed tracing to understand the end-to-end flow of transactions, real-time anomaly detection to identify emerging trends and patterns, and incident response to quickly diagnose and mitigate issues.—
Tom Wilkie,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Kovac does not hide behind a veil when describing his work.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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A couple of hours after the shooting, a man reportedly reacting to a text falsely describing an active shooter at Sky Harbor arrived at the airport with numerous firearms and was arrested after a brief altercation with Phoenix police, Reeson said.—
Michelle Cruz,
The Arizona Republic,
25 Dec. 2024
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Clearly defining your goals ensures your data strategy supports your broader business objectives.—
Chris O'Neill,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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For lovers of thoughtful accessories, two of Amberjack's most recent designs encapsulate their commitment to defining what dress-casual footwear can be.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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With an elevated head and raised tail, the tiger has intricate cast patterns depicting its fur, and may have functioned as a drinking vessel or container.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The episode was also met with resistance in the United Kingdom, where it was banned due to fears that a scene depicting two boys breaking into the werewolf's house would inspire copycat crimes among young viewers.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Kick-starting an effective partnership starts with outlining core goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Multilateral organizations may also need clear protocols outlining who can access confidential materials, under what circumstances, and for how long.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Which is not only satisfying for the people portraying them but also for the people watching them.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
7 Jan. 2025
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Sparks donned a black T-shirt with a leather jacket and had a serious expression on his face in the photo, an almost recreation of Fraser’s expression in the images portraying the play’s character Jerry.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Wear gloves when touching cleaning products, take a break from painting your nails, and avoid acetone nail polish remover.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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Homages to the Bethesda games’ slow-motion kills are aplenty, with gratuitous shots of bullets tearing through bodies and painting the walls red.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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