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Recent Examples of of The series unfolds against Japan’s ongoing debate over beauty standards – a culture growing more open to diverse appearances even as its cosmetic surgery sector remains one of its fastest-growing industries. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026 Eyebrows were lightly brushed up and tapered neatly, while her eyes were free of mascara or shading. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026 Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with Epstein. ABC News, 15 July 2026 The crowd was well controlled while still allowing the normal flow of traffic. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for of
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Preposition
  • During a search warrant executed before Hemphill’s arrest, the dentist could not show detectives where the practice stored its Narcan, police wrote in the warrant.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Their ability to keep the ball away from opponents with their precise, pretty lpasses, before finding a cutting edge through Lamine Yamal or Mikel Oyarzabal, has been devastating to watch unfurl in this tournament.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Preposition
  • Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
    Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Preposition
  • Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • During play, participants are constantly switching between jogging, sprinting and directional changes, which creates cardiovascular conditioning similar to structured interval training.
    Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Preposition
  • Why does Criston, then, decide not to tell Gwayne about his suicide mission for this long?
    Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • Tell me about your memories of filming those scenes and if there’s one Long Table scene that sticks out most for you.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Preposition
  • In prison, workers earn as little as pennies a day, and much of those earnings go toward purchasing necessities like postage and hygiene supplies at canteens, where prices have risen along with inflation.
    Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Film Independent President Juan Devis described the evolution as a deliberate break from legacy recognition toward something more active.
    Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Preposition
  • The board voted 5-0 on June 16 to approve the project, which could add about 25,000 residents to a rural area along the Sacramento River in the Natomas basin west of the city of Sacramento.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • The man, identified by police as Joseph Gordon, is being held at the Parker County Jail on two counts of capital murder, according to the post.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

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“Of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/of. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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