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verb

Definition of squiresnext
present tense third-person singular of squire
as in escorts
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship her father squired her to the dance to make sure she got there all right

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squires

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noun

plural of squire
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as in magistrates

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as in attendants

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  1. accompanies
  2. justices
  3. benches
  4. auditors
  5. leaders
Verb
  • This time around, Madea accompanies her friend Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford) to a small, rural town to visit the latter's daughter, Lacey (Tika Sumpter).
    Cydney Lee and Kevin Jacobsen Published, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • However, the surge in tourism often accompanies bustling crowds, especially in peak seasons.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • Jackson’s presence on the high court has not gone without some changes to the overall dynamic of the other eight justices.
    Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
  • However, the code was immediately met with criticism for lacking any concrete means of enforcement, leaving many to question its practical impact on the justices' behavior.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of justices
Noun
  • Wood benches and swings overlook the salt marsh and dock where residents keep kayaks.
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The downstairs wet facilities included heated benches, a steam room, an ice fountain, hot and cold pools, experiential showers and an ice bucket.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of benches
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  • Research assignments could ask students to act as auditors who verify the validity of outputs and refine them for accuracy.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • What federal auditors found From 2017 to 2020, state Medicaid payments for fee-for-service ABA services grew from $14 million to $102 million ― the second-highest in the nation, according to the federal audit.
    Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of auditors
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  • The separation of civilizations and leaders, navigable rivers that provide new routes for trade and battles, plus an overhauled diplomacy system with a new influence mechanic all offer long-term players a host of fresh challenges.
    Barry Collins, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As Giles recalls, Austin was well known among city officials and leaders.
    Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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