as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in to puzzle
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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as in show
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
my cheerfulness was just a pose, for I was feeling miserable
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The whole industry poses significant ethical risks.
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Will Barker,
TheWeek,
25 June 2026
Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
17 June 2026
The duo struck a pose together in front of a pink Rolls Royce during BGC Charity Day in London.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Fast Retailing is also conducting assessments in its construction and logistics operations, which can pose severe human rights risks.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The whole industry poses significant ethical risks.
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Will Barker,
TheWeek,
25 June 2026
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Simple exercises like standing on one leg, heel-to-toe walking, or certain yoga poses can improve your balance, coordination, and stability.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
17 June 2026
The duo struck a pose together in front of a pink Rolls Royce during BGC Charity Day in London.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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But as other mathematicians would explore, there are irrational numbers with Lagrange values larger than 3, which puzzle researchers to this day.
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This is, famously, one of the trickier accessories to puzzle into your luggage.
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Several videos filmed in Simferopol, Crimea’s second city, and posted online show empty roads and public spaces.
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The United Center shared a statement from the tour's management Thursday evening confirming the show has been postponed, along with the concert's third stop in Ohio, due to Richie's health.
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The commission proposed going beyond that to raise it in line with life expectancy starting in 2031.
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Some lawmakers have proposed limiting trading when government officials have insider information about an event, such as internal polling or fundraising data that members of the public do not have access to.
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So The Listeners — not to be confused with 2022’s The Listener starring Tessa Thompson and you in a voice role — is just now reaching the States.
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Why The Market Misprices Good Companies Investors often confuse business quality with investment quality.
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Local Law 11 façade inspections will be required every six years, instead of five, and buildings that are in good shape can perform them with drones and cameras instead of workers dangling from the roof.
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With facades facing Seventh Avenue, 498 and 500 Seventh Avenue promised a future for America’s fashion capitol and over time, helped chart the success of Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren, among others.
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Amid mounting outcry, Bass offered a public tribute to the dog.
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Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake South Casco, Maine With 35 lakefront cottages and a lodge offering multiple styles of rooms, the all-inclusive Migis Lodge on Maine's Sebago Lake is a great choice for large families.
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The Illinois numbers, especially this year’s, are baffling experts.
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Using humane methods like squirrel baffles and tree nets can effectively keep squirrels out of your fruit trees.
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“Pose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pose. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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