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as in revision
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as in simulation
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Recent Examples of reconstruction
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman also called on Duffy to intervene this week, holding up the L train reconstruction as a model.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
The goods have been exploited by Hamas for the reconstruction of its terror infrastructure – Hamas is now running a billion-dollar aid industry that is being used for terrorist purposes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
In September 2017, Hurricane Maria obliterated the island's power grid, which has remained fragile and under reconstruction.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
The two leaders discussed the war and Italy’s role in an eventual postwar reconstruction of Ukraine.
—Colleen Barry and Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
The goods have been exploited by Hamas for the reconstruction of its terror infrastructure – Hamas is now running a billion-dollar aid industry that is being used for terrorist purposes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
In September 2017, Hurricane Maria obliterated the island's power grid, which has remained fragile and under reconstruction.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
The two leaders discussed the war and Italy’s role in an eventual postwar reconstruction of Ukraine.
—Colleen Barry and Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstruction
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The initial claims data, although highly volatile and subject to revision, has risen in importance as a potential indicator for how Trump’s sweeping actions — including mass layoffs of federal government workers — are filtering through the economy.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Additionally, the company's better-than-anticipated first-quarter results and positive revision of its financial guidance are likely to enhance investor confidence.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Computer simulations were having trouble explaining this movement of the streams.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The training center will feature simulations of places where police, firefighters and medics go — a bathroom where someone slipped and fell, a hotel and more.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2025
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Jelly Roll, whose name is Jason DeFord, wants to be able to perform internationally and continue to share about his reformation journey.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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In 2007, New Order would split, though Hook would not return for their 2011 reformation, instead choosing to continue with his new band Peter Hook & The Light.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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Each case also includes a 50ml miniature bottle, a pocket-sized tasting book, and an engraved stopper cork.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary examined her face in miniature in the pools of Timothy’s eyes.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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In Erdogan's view, questioning the reconversion of Hagia Sophia was an attack on Turkish sovereignty.—
Nick Danforth,
Foreign Affairs,
31 July 2020
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Erdogan presented the reconversion of Hagia Sophia not simply as an act of piety or the rectification of a historic injustice but as a defense of Turkey’s sovereignty.—
Nick Danforth,
Foreign Affairs,
31 July 2020
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Unlike last week’s methodical dismantling of San Diego, Charlotte immediately established its superiority with aggressive attacking play and lightning-quick transitions that had served it well during its unbeaten home start.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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These programs show that companies are beginning to understand that supporting career opportunities sometimes means helping employees stay financially stable through housing transitions.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Believe it or not, black, green, white, and oolong teas all start from the same humble Camellia sinensis plant; variations in oxidation, roasting, and drying take them in different directions for appearance and flavor.—
Oset Babür-Winter,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2025
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In a study published in the Journal of Animal Cognition by Hungarian scientists, pups were faced with different variations of the same physical challenge, passing through an opening in a wall, using openings of different sizes.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The menu alterations were caught and court records show that none of the changes ever reached the printing stage.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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In her hands, every alteration is an act of care—a continuation of Black sartorial tradition and a subtle resistance to being forgotten.—
Shelton Boyd-Griffith,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Reconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstruction. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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