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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
While the narrow window to combat it this year is coming to an end, there are a few things Hoosiers can do to help.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
Current Incidents: There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
There are also apps, like Wise, Xoom and Remitly, that specialize in sending money digitally.
—Andreina Rodriguez,maya Benjamin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
This is undoubtedly one of the most baffling mysteries of all time, and there is a purist sense of absolute joy and satisfaction in solving it.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
Current Incidents: There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
There are also apps, like Wise, Xoom and Remitly, that specialize in sending money digitally.
—Andreina Rodriguez,maya Benjamin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
This is undoubtedly one of the most baffling mysteries of all time, and there is a purist sense of absolute joy and satisfaction in solving it.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for be
Verb
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Ridgell said deputies were working to get them back in their homes but warned the irritant may have gotten into their living areas.—
Enquirer staff,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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There are two outdoor swimming pools, a living room-like lobby lounge, five (yes, five) restaurants, and a sprawling 17,000 square foot spa featuring 17 treatment rooms, a eucalyptus steam room, dry-heat lodge, whirlpool tubs, rainforest showers, and relaxation rooms.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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A lot of people were outside standing for over an hour (including myself) in the humidity with hopes to get inside early for restrooms/concessions.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pressure is always on the taker, the player standing, gulping, trying desperately not to unload their lunch onto the turf, preparing to do something theoretically simple — kick the ball into the net from 12 yards with only one opponent able to stop them.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Everytown for Gun Safety, an organization lobbying for greater gun control across the country, ranks Minnesota 14th in the nation on gun law strength.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The most recent edition of Deloitte’s Football Money League, which ranks clubs worldwide by revenue, had six English clubs (no prizes for guessing which) in the top 10.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Changes to Medicare and Medicaid plan coverage would happen immediately, however.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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An indoor dome will be built on the current main pitch and connected to the existing academy building, which will undergo an extensive revamp on the site at Kirkby, nine miles north east of the city.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But half the fun of exploring the near-mythical area lies simply in getting around—via funicular, steep stairways, winding cobblestone streets, and even a little train.—
Elissa Garay,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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Behind the Winchesters’ closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Previously, the airline placed fewer conditions on its refund policy.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Traders currently place the odds of a 25 basis-point cut at 98 percent, according to the CME FedWatch tool.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The same month, Debose and Goins came face-to-face with Reckling on a dark Detroit street.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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During the performing arts season, arts editor Jim Higgins recommends promising music, dance and theater productions to see in the coming month.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Be.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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