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as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions
had total power over the people of that country
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
gave us a total rundown of the events
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
this was total war as far as the military was concerned, and no weapons system was off-limits
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as in sum
a complete amount of something
that's the total for our wheat harvest this year
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as in to number
to have a total of
two and two total four
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as in to add
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
total all the receipts and tell me how much I owe you
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as in to ruin
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful hurricane totaled the house some years ago
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
As many parents will agree, glitter is a total mess, and as Kelce notes, glitter never stays on surfaces.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Two officers deployed their Tasers a total of seven times.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
As of this writing, the Dodgers have seven players with deferrals built into their agreements, totaling over $1 billion, which will need to be paid between 2028 (when Freddie Freeman’s first payment is due) and 2046 (when Blake Snell will get his final check).
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The reports revealed two burn injuries in the United States and 11 consumers total needing medical attention.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
As many parents will agree, glitter is a total mess, and as Kelce notes, glitter never stays on surfaces.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
The set premiered at No. 1 on the weekly Billboard 200 chart dated Nov. 11, 2023, and spent a total of six nonconsecutive weeks in the lead on the list during the eligibility period.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Two officers deployed their Tasers a total of seven times.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Campaign finance reports show two contributions totaling $2,600 from Tafoya & Garcia, LLP — a law firm belonging to Tafoya that is mentioned in the plea agreement — to Rubio’s campaign in August and October 2018.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
As of this writing, the Dodgers have seven players with deferrals built into their agreements, totaling over $1 billion, which will need to be paid between 2028 (when Freddie Freeman’s first payment is due) and 2046 (when Blake Snell will get his final check).
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Beginning Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles, the Steelers are about to embark upon an absolute gantlet.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Early results for the fourth quarter of the year show preliminary data for October at a new record high for credit card debt in the month, in absolute terms.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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For wake-up routines, the sound kicks on once the Shine 300's light has fully brightened, while the evening routine will play your sound of choice the entire time.Nena Farrell, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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The entire West coast is at risk for tsunamis California is by no means the only part of the United States at risk for tsunamis.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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At this stage in the gender-affirming care process, after a thorough evaluation by a medical professional, a patient may also receive hormone therapy that can lead to gender-affirming physical change.Jen Christensen, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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In interviews with CalMatters, representatives for all three utilities said the process in place to oversee wildfire spending at the utilities commission was robust and thorough.CalMatters, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The complaint does not make clear what happened to the remaining sum of $50,000 that was allegedly paid by GMUF to the VII Group.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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In sum, legacy game performance was still a bit lackluster, overall; anyone wanting to play these games would probably be better off buying an older graphics card.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
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Head to Canva and open their carousel template, then number each part and build momentum from one slide to the next.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Punitive damages, or fines designed to punish defendants, can number up to 10 times more than compensatory damages, or costs defendants seek reimbursement for through litigation.Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 12 Nov. 2024
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Sullivan added that the newborns even soothe each other if one of them is fussy.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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To add career academies in entrepreneurship, cosmetology and auto to at least Woodward Career Technical High School's campus.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over time, this can take away a company's competitive edge or even ruin its reputation with future talent.Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This increases the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and short circuits, which can ruin your holidays.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Working in this season's favor was the sheer unpredictability from week to week in terms of who was aligned with whom and what would happen at Tribal Council.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Rare Beauty founder also added on sheer black tights and a pair of cap-toe mary jane platforms.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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