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as in to minister (to)
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as in to cotton (to)
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Surely, investigating authorities would still like at least a word with Greg.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025 -
The cotton material felt nice against our skin, and our tester liked to snuggle the coverlet up underneath her chin during the winter for additional warmth.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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John Seidler’s approval as control person was contingent on his becoming trustee of Peter Seidler’s trust, as Major League Baseball prefers the control person and trustee to be the same person when a trust controls the largest stake in a team.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Most people would still prefer to eat fresh over frozen food, but no one is going to get more time to cook anytime soon.—
Meghan McCarron,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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This resonates with introverts – those who naturally gravitate toward inner reflection and recharge in solitude.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Some minds naturally gravitate toward structure and planning, while others thrive on spontaneity and discovery.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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What Makes Filipowski Intriguing Filipowski has the two things the game of basketball favors the most: size and skill.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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When they are asked about the economic consequences of tariffs — including rising prices domestically — voters have tended to favor them less.—
G. Elliott Morris,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Tend (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tend%20%28to%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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