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as in regarding
having to do with
a poignant story about a young man who goes off to war
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as in round
on all sides or in every direction
people standing about waiting for a salesclerk to assist them
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
about as many attendees as last year signed up for the conference
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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
it's about a mile to the nearest gas station we're about ready to get started
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as in everywhere
in one place and another
his garage was a dirty, cluttered place with various tools and engine parts just lying about
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as in aware
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Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Neither Carvalho nor Kerr have been charged, and authorities have made no official statements about the investigation.
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Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
That's Senegal's third goal in about 15 minutes.
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NBC news,
27 June 2026
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The United States mostly abandoned the construction of new nuclear power plants after 1990, but that is about to change.
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Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
29 June 2026
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Preposition
JPMorgan analysts highlighted the optical fiber component in a June 12 report about China’s AI edge in legacy chips and data center connectivity parts.
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Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Neither Carvalho nor Kerr have been charged, and authorities have made no official statements about the investigation.
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Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Adverb
Chocolate chips are calorie-dense, with roughly 70 calories in a small handful of about one tablespoon, says Young, depending on the brand and variety.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
That's Senegal's third goal in about 15 minutes.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Adjective
The first full month of summer is about to bring a fresh slate of sneaker releases.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The United States mostly abandoned the construction of new nuclear power plants after 1990, but that is about to change.
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Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
29 June 2026
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Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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Republicans were left out of the months of conversations around the plan.
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News Digital that investigators and the FBI have examined numerous ransom communications throughout the case, with some determined to be fraudulent and others considered potentially credible.
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While earlier concepts called for flip-up chairback seating throughout the stadium, engineers determined the historic venue's existing structure could not accommodate those seats without significantly reducing capacity or requiring major reconstruction.
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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Other food available at the fair includes a Turkey Leg that costs $23, a Smash Cheeseburger that will set patrons back $20 and a Giant Western Sausage that sells $20.
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Which side of a sun shade faces out Not using a sunshade properly almost defeats the purpose of using one at all.
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Your chance to take up to 70 percent off brands like Samsonite, Vionic, and New Balance is almost gone.
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The approach will require the company's Stargazer L-1011 aircraft to take off and climb to approximately 40,000 feet over the ocean, where Pegasus will be released.
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The epicenter was approximately 9 miles east-northeast of Indio, at a depth of 2 miles.
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So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs.
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The bacteria that cause tetanus are everywhere in our environment and cannot be eliminated, which is why staying up to date on vaccination is so important.
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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“About.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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