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as in to live
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in to happen
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
you need to be nice to your brother
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Recent Examples of be
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Indeed, there is likely no method — no matter how humane — that would be immune to constitutional challenge.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Within the park there are lakes, glaciers, miles of hiking trails, an extensive cavern system and some of the oldest trees on Earth.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Eastern Ukraine — There is a whirr, a flurry of dust, a pause as the grainy image recalibrates, and then a devastating blast.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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There is also a classic breakfast available in the mornings, with a selection of yogurt, fruit, and pastries, as well as à la carte hot dishes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Indeed, there is likely no method — no matter how humane — that would be immune to constitutional challenge.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Within the park there are lakes, glaciers, miles of hiking trails, an extensive cavern system and some of the oldest trees on Earth.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Eastern Ukraine — There is a whirr, a flurry of dust, a pause as the grainy image recalibrates, and then a devastating blast.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for be
Verb
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In the study, patients taking the drug lived longer compared to those undergoing chemotherapy.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Gledhill, 44, lives at the Erwin Street home with his mother, who police said was in a relationship with Handy.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Not all of the theorizing stands fully upright to scrutiny or time, but that’s sort of beside the point.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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That ball of twine stands at least 11 feet tall, weighs almost 29,000 pounds and has a circumference of at least 46 feet.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The Lebanese army said several of its soldiers, including a high-ranking officer, were killed in an Israeli strike.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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As chair and then ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, Packwood was a master of cutting deals and forging compromises needed to pass tax legislation through Congress.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The shooting happened at Madison and Lockwood.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The case has drawn national attention, fueled by debate over Texas self-defense law, questions surrounding race, competing narratives about what happened beneath a Memorial High School team tent and demonstrations outside the Collin County courthouse.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Amsterdam was once widely treated as the gay capital of Europe, with a lively scene around Reguliersdwarsstraat that turned the city into an international hub in the late twentieth century.—
Jurriaan Teulings,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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He was given food and water, and airlifted to hospital in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu, where he was treated for frostbite and other complications, according to Reuters news agency.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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For this poet, the first place of childhood and language is his village in the South, a place that has continued to exist in defiance of some of the most brutal forces of occupation, aggression, and now unabashed annihilation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Why automakers are interested For China, one of the biggest advantages of semi-solid-state batteries is their compatibility with existing manufacturing infrastructure.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The attack comes amid heightened security around Madison Square Garden, which lies directly above the busy intercity railroad station, where the New York Knicks are hosting the San Antonio Spurs for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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But behind the acclaim lies an ongoing challenge in an industry that prioritizes commerce over creativity, which, Lennon says, drew him to the story of artists he’s known and admired for years.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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While individual stars like Duran and Rivera have helped place the country on the sporting map, supporting ‘La Sele’ has quickly become the nation’s favourite pastime.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The measure, placed on the ballot by the county Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support the sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal Medi-Cal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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