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Recent Examples of under
David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
On the floors below us, the ateliers are, under his instruction, knitting skull masks from ivory cashmere and hand-shredding yards of organza to give the impression of shearling.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
In the clip of the cobra's removal, Rossouw lifts the pillow the venomous snake is hiding under to show viewers that the reptile is lurking under the bed covers.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Michael Del Castillo, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
Judge cites Kelly’s age and senility as reasons to dismiss the prosecution’s request
In an under advisement order, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Thomas Fink granted the defense's motion to dismiss the case with prejudice partly because of Kelly’s age.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024
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Preposition
The area was under military control and the road leading into it was closed to civilians.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
On the floors below us, the ateliers are, under his instruction, knitting skull masks from ivory cashmere and hand-shredding yards of organza to give the impression of shearling.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Not only are questions swirling about how each character will forge ahead, but also how their relationships with each other are going to withstand (or not) the duress they were put under in Season 3.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
In the clip of the cobra's removal, Rossouw lifts the pillow the venomous snake is hiding under to show viewers that the reptile is lurking under the bed covers.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Despite the record quarter one Morningstar analyst marked BNY as an under performer, with a target price of $63.00.
—Michael Del Castillo, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
Judge cites Kelly’s age and senility as reasons to dismiss the prosecution’s request
In an under advisement order, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Thomas Fink granted the defense's motion to dismiss the case with prejudice partly because of Kelly’s age.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for under
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The seashore and the land beneath the water are a checkerboard of ownership.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Or use the brine from the jar to marinate chicken, which stays tender and juicy beneath a pan sauce made from whole capers and butter.Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Euphoria star wore a matching black leather jacket and pants with a black lace corset underneath.Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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But underneath is a story that swims in darker waters and mines deeper truths.Robert Lang, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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The below corduroy option from Weekend Max Mara is infused with ’70s sensibilities for day, while Favorite Daughter’s velvet adds luxe, durable texture for festive events.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the below interview, Feldman explains her incorporation of the house into the series as its own character, unpacks how the show’s central mystery unfolds and shares hopes for a Season 2 of the series with Netflix.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023
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Greed Being ambitious and resourceful—low-grade aspects of greed—is what motivates us to seek stability and growth.Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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After the surgery, doctors diagnosed her with a grade 2 astrocytoma, also known as a diffuse astrocytoma or low-grade glioma.Jordan Greene, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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These hard-working, over-the-counter options may come in humble tubes, tiny tinctures, and unassuming stickers, but don’t be fooled, because the lowly acne products deliver high concentrations of ingredients that outlast the effects of rinse-off cleansers.Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Billy Wilder, perhaps the greatest classic Hollywood screenwriter, spins a zippy yarn in this sneakily dark yet ultimately affirming story about a lowly employee at a Manhattan insurance company.James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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General manager Justin Hollander knows his team can't finish second-to-last in batting average and in the bottom 10 for OPS.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Conversely, December returns are usually worse when the S&P 500’s year-to-date returns through November are in the bottom ten historically.Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Live cohosts and real-life spouses got into a lively debate about comfort in one's nether regions on Tuesday's episode of the long-running talk show, as Consuelos sniffed out a Stump Mark contestant's story about riding a zip line in Tennessee using an uncomfortable set of safety belts.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 July 2024
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Other complaints have included small lettering and poor spacing for names; mismatching shades of grey between jerseys and pants, and transparent material showing off ballplayers’ nether regions.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2024
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“Under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/under. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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