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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But though Toronto has already hired a general manager (Monica Wright Rogers) and assistant general manager (Eli Horowitz), among others, not to mention revealed its name (Tempo), Portland has not built out its basketball operations staff.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
27 June 2025 -
Numbers mentioned in the media have suggested a fee in the region of €60 million ($70 million).—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Without specifying any figures, Sinclair says its ratings for women’s tennis have grown since 2023, especially among the coveted 18-to-34-year-old demographic.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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This must include at least 100 MHz from 3.98 to 4.2 GHz, but the plan doesn't specify where the rest of the 300 MHz or more would be taken from.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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Sports fans may notice a difference in the race calls this season as longtime announcer Trevor Denman announced his retirement in March.—
Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Residents in the area may continue to notice a gas-like odor.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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In June, Russia launched more than 5,300 Shahed-type drones in a series of mass attacks that have become more frequent and more deadly, reported the Kyiv Independent, citing the Ukrainian Air Force.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The website of the U.S. Global Change Research Program, which hosts numerous climate change reports and resources, including the comprehensive and often cited National Climate Assessments, is no longer operational, according to a NASA spokesperson.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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While the door-kicking challenge has existed for years, multiple agencies have issued recent warnings, indicating a possible uptick in the trend this summer.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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So far, there's nothing to indicate any criminality Carl DeFazio, formerly of the NYPD, was brought on as the private investigator in the case.—
July 5,
CBS News,
5 July 2025
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President Trump clapped back early Tuesday, noting the enormous federal subsidies Musk's various companies receive from the government and suggesting that the Department of Government Efficiency — which Musk led before stepping down late May — look into any spending flowing into Musk's empire.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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In taking on his new role, Greene will still maintain his position on the board of directors for both BLAST and Pottermore, Apple noted.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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For me, what’s shocking is not the cost, but that there is surprise among the people quoted in the story, especially a Washington D.C. City Councilmember who attended a ribbon cutting for the project only later to find out the price tag.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The original film, adapted from Lauren Weisberger’s novel, earned $326 million worldwide, secured Streep an Academy Award nomination, and has become one of the most beloved and frequently quoted movies of the century.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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“Advert (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advert%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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