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as in toward
having to do with
books on sports heroes are my favorite reading matter
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as in operating
being in effective operation
please don't leave the sanding machine on if you're not going to be near it
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Recent Examples of on
Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
The man was heading home when two men pulled him over on the 110 Freeway onramp from Redondo Beach Boulevard, according to the plea agreement.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
At other times, the music meditates on an image — there’s a tribute to Sylvia Plath, another famous McLean patient — that’s beautiful on its own but dramatically inert.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
The attorneys general of Nebraska, Indiana, and Louisiana filed a petition on May 22 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit challenging an order issued by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in April.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Preposition
The ceasefire hinged on an end to Hezbollah attacks, but the group was not party to the talks and its leader rejected the pact.
—Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
The man was heading home when two men pulled him over on the 110 Freeway onramp from Redondo Beach Boulevard, according to the plea agreement.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
At other times, the music meditates on an image — there’s a tribute to Sylvia Plath, another famous McLean patient — that’s beautiful on its own but dramatically inert.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
The attorneys general of Nebraska, Indiana, and Louisiana filed a petition on May 22 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit challenging an order issued by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in April.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on
Preposition
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While the Kimpton Seafire is more oriented towards families, those looking for a more hip, younger vibe will find it at Hotel Indigo, the resort’s sister property next door.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Russia fired eight of its advanced hypersonic Zircon missiles toward Ukraine, the air force said, but none were intercepted.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Preposition
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The White House has also threatened secondary sanctions against companies that pay fees to Iran.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Amid an ongoing lawsuit filed by Phillip Pines against Khorram, Combs and several of his companies, Khorram is arguing that the case against her is legally insufficient, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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How to stop constantly looking forward at an uncertain tomorrow, at least momentarily, and go back in time precisely when we’re told that history is over?—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Terr hopes that the settlements reached thus far will deter officials from firing or punishing employees for their speech moving forward, despite political pressure or online outrage.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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The neighborhood/area Savvy visitors often prefer to stay along beguiling Atlantic Seaboard neighborhoods like Bantry Bay and Clifton for their stunning water views and endless sunsets, or in the lively Gardens or Seapoint areas with their hip cafés and boutiques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Cobbled together as a mixtape from a collection of leaks—allegedly because Veeze was holding onto a payload of Carti tracks—the tape hums along with a looseness that could only come from not being edited to death.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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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.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Preposition
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An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Vietnamese airlines are planning to significantly reduce flights and scale back operations next month due to the high costs brought upon by the conflict, as well as potential jet fuel shortages.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The charges against Comey exist in a legal gray area that includes the First Amendment and a series of court decisions over five decades that have gone back and forth over what dangers constitute speech that can be punished.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Just two years ago, CA-27 was one of the most competitive House races in the nation, and even before that, voters here had a history of going back and forth between electing a Democrat or a Republican.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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