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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiances
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The 2018 agreement stipulates that Beijing proposes candidates for bishop, which the pope can veto, though the full text has never been made public.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026 -
The Senate proposes a new fee on the state’s largest corporations to cover California’s rising Medi-Cal costs.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Democrats’ next presidential primary season won’t begin in earnest until after November’s midterm elections, but this week’s conference showcased a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded competition.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Beyond a glaring betrayal of the medium the Drafthouse once sought to exalt, the QR policy single-handedly reduces the theater from a sacred space to just another room, which is an illusion that even AMC nominally pledges to maintain.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Probation submitted a corrective action plan to the BSCC in March that pledges to expand oversight.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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If a team commits two straight defensive penalties in overtime, however, the conversion is awarded to the offense.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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On corners and wide deliveries, Perri rarely commits early.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Interactive play, even on a screen, engages kids differently than passive viewing.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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Other parents may question whether the teacher is doing enough to present the material in a way that engages the students.—
Amanda Morin,
Parents,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Affiances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiances. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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