ADVERTED Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

adverted

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past tense of advert

as in referred

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Another regional exclusive is slated in September for Japan, where Jordans do historically fare well, with an Air Jordan 12 calling back to the time Michael Jordan referred an exhibition game pitting NBA players against three sumo wrestlers.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
The Department of Labor referred the Times to the the Department of Justice, which did not respond to a request for comment on whether the government plans to appeal.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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Webb mentioned his poor performance in Boston in 2024, allowing four runs on nine hits over 3 2/3 innings.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
The agency responded by sending CNN an op-ed by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins that mentioned neither the elections nor beef prices.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

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But, as Connor alluded, the balance between twee and turned-on, between wholesome and horny, is a tough line to walk.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
More broadly speaking, analysts have pointed to Disney spending closer to $28 billion on content in 2019, which would make 2026’s expected $24 billion spend a decrease, not the increase to which Delrahim alluded.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

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The hike would keep US duties on China to around 20%, which Beijing has signaled is consistent with the countries’ trade deal.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent appointments of prominent Black and mixed race hair professionals to key roles at brands have signaled some change at more of a visible topline level.

— Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

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