as in specifying
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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Warsh’s filings list holdings in two funds that are valued at over $50 million, without specifying an upper limit.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026 -
However, Microsoft’s partner portal website mysteriously said his account had been deactivated, without specifying why.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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The publication noted Victoria Beckham spoke on the topic without mentioning Brooklyn Beckham's name specifically.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Even when not mentioning Trump directly, Leo’s remarks during this 11-day African trip have been given a different meaning amid his public disagreement with the president.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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The winner of the Freedom of Worship Award was not announced publicly by the foundation, citing security concerns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Magnolia Mayor Matthew Dantzer was arrested on charges of felony assault, KPRC-TV, ABC 13, and KBTX reported Tuesday, April 14, citing the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The difference between counting down the minutes and barely noticing the time often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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For someone noticing early volume loss or fine lines, that endorsement from a Mayo Clinic dermatologist carries real weight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tribal council is mostly about quoting famous people.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Caught quoting lines of a phony Bible passage from Pulp Fiction as scripture Wednesday during a Pentagon ceremony, the former Fox News host has become even more of a piñata to political foes than ever.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Two people had been taken into custody, police said, also noting that a firearm had been recovered.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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People was the first to report the brand’s massive commercial appeal at launch, noting that the label netted over $1 million in sales within its very first hour.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Office of Education is investigating the possibility that bad actors gained access to the electronic tax documents of teachers and administrators after employees at schools around the county received letters indicating fraudulent tax filings had been submitted in their names.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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When the San Francisco Chronicle published its investigation, Swalwell’s campaign collapsed within 48 hours, indicating that the evidence was sufficiently substantial to immediately persuade political allies, campaign chairs, and fellow Democrats to withdraw their support.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Adverting (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adverting%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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