as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
when our hosts adverted to the lateness of the hour we took the hint, and prepared to leave
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Though Bunnie didn’t specifically mention IVF in the video, she’s been open about how conceiving a baby with her country star husband has been one of her main focuses this year.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
21 July 2025 -
The statement did not mention the recording policy, and McDermott has not responded to additional IndyStar questions.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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Advertisement Macron has not specified what territory France would recognize as being part of a Palestinian state.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
25 July 2025
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The letter didn’t specify what the behavior was or identify Muse by name.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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Pankow's absence is noticed on set of the final season, Cline says.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Maybe a student is an amateur chef who notices that there are few affordable bakers in the area for parties and community events.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In a video posted by the UAW to social media, workers cited the fire as another motivator for unionization.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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As Most Contentious Nearly a third of chief human resources officers (32%) also cited managing a hybrid workforce as a key topic of debate.—
Mallory Gafas,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Curiously, there was no representative from Prince William and Kate Middleton in the talks, and reports indicate the two are approaching the possible reconciliation carefully.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
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After the tornado dissipated just west of Maryland Route 5, radar indicated that the system evolved into a rear flank downdraft, producing straight-line wind damage in areas east of the highway.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
15 July 2025
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Gorgeous George was an effective self-promoter, and his character was a major influence on boxer Muhammad Ali and musician James Brown, as noted in Little Village Magazine.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Shoppers note a single person can install it in as little as 10 minutes using just a screwdriver.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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The content and opinions expressed are solely those of the entities mentioned and/or quoted in this article and do not represent those of the publication.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Unexpectedly, he's been taking it upon himself to continue quoting verses, stepping into the role of a preacher.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Advert (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advert%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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