Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiancing
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While the government has committed to absorbing part of the funding shortfall for HIV/AIDS treatment — proposing a R27-million emergency plan and long-term health insurance reform — the damage is being felt.—
Majirata Latela,
The Dial,
13 Jan. 2026 -
After being selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Maye capped off his rookie season by proposing to his future wife.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Suamataia’s performance was promising enough that Kansas City moved Thuney to the Chicago Bears in March.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Those vulnerabilities allow predators an opportunity to gain the trust of victims of any age by promising to meet those needs or to provide safety, housing or affection.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit is an effort to sway investors into siding with its offer or force Warners into engaging, though time isn’t on its side.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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John Barnett, co-chair of the organization’s steering committee, told the Star-Telegram there is no set timeline for the museum’s completion, but the group is working as expeditiously as possible to deliver a high-quality, engaging museum.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2026
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The three suspects were booked into juvenile hall for assault with a firearm, participating in a criminal street gang, gang enhancement and unlawful assembly for the purpose of committing a violent act.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Marion outrebounded West Memphis 24-17 and forced 17 turnovers while committing just 8 of its own.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, Camberos and her brother, Andres, were convicted in a separate case that involved lying to manufacturers to purchase wholesale groceries and additional items at big discounts after pledging that they were meant for sale in Mexico or to prisoners or rehabilitation facilities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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The White House echoed its response to earlier court losses by pledging to keep fighting against offshore wind.—
Sabrina Willmer,
Fortune,
16 Jan. 2026
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This effort follows a judge's dismissal of a lawsuit from wedding barn owners who argued the new rules would put them out of business.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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The rocker was married twice before wedding his longtime wife, Gigi Criss, on May 3, 1998.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Affiancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiancing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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