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as in to live
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in to happen
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of be
Not that there is really anything routine for him there at this point.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
There are a lot of warm, gloomy, nice memories in the past.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
There weren’t a lot of cars for sale and buyers worried about batteries in older models dying out.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
There are a lot of warm, gloomy, nice memories in the past.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
There weren’t a lot of cars for sale and buyers worried about batteries in older models dying out.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for be
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The drive benefits the 4 Community Care food pantry that serves seniors and families living within the Poway Unified School District boundaries dealing with food insecurity.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Rare Bird rooftop deck, Trade Room, open lobby bar, and Hidden Bar are all Gatsby-style gathering places for guests and locals to listen to live music and sip on sophisticated tipples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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In another sequence, PM01 lies flat on its back, face up, before smoothly transitioning back to a standing position.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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One way to sift through all of the noise of flashy commercials and eye-catching social media posts is by seeking out the products that real people actually stand behind, like this L’Oreal Paris moisturizer that’s backed by nearly 40,000 five-star ratings.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Still, Bridgeman ranked outside the top 100 on DataGolf.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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In franchise history, the most games in the leadoff spot by a hitter younger than 22 were Doerr’s 86 in 1937; Anthony’s 31 (27 starts) already rank fourth in franchise history.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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The violence captured on cellphone videos and shared around the globe – buses burning, gas stations attacked, military helicopters flying overhead – wasn’t just happening in remote rural towns long plagued by drug violence.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The food and drink As with most of the smaller Parisian hotels, all the food and drink action happens in the same place—the property’s entrance is designed to be a comfortable lounge, bar, and breakfast area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Instead of replacing everything, Dominick and his team work within existing systems, striving to clean, structure and govern data before layering additional intelligence.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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By 1974, no kakapo were known to exist.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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In another sequence, PM01 lies flat on its back, face up, before smoothly transitioning back to a standing position.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Spray a 9-inch round springform pan with baking spray, lie the bottom with parchment paper, and give it one more spritz with baking spray, then pour in the batter.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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About 70% of the fire survivors in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena areas are unable to move back into their homes, leaving them paying high rents on temporary housing for more than a year, which has tapped out their savings and placed about half into serious debt.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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They were placed mid-orchestra, behind the violas and bravely in front of the timpani.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Riley finally is coming home, returning Sunday with the unveiling of a long overdue statue in whose bronze reflection a couple of wistful realizations can be found.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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While the sale of the Rothschild stake has been delayed, one person familiar with the discussions said there has been significant interest, and a sale will likely be completed in the coming months.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Be.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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