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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a top researcher in the area of human genetics
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Recent Examples of area
McMahon said Bowfield Green are market rate apartments, and 20% of Founder’s Square apartments are rented to tenants who are make 80% of the area median income.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
The robot swiftly screws the bulb into a nearby socket, illuminating its work area.
—Will Knight, Wired News, 29 Apr. 2026
The storm hit that area before noon on Tuesday, said Eric Wise, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Springfield.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The Metropolitan Police said the attack in the Golders Green area left two men, ages 34 and 76, hospitalized with knife wounds.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
The robot swiftly screws the bulb into a nearby socket, illuminating its work area.
—Will Knight, Wired News, 29 Apr. 2026
The storm hit that area before noon on Tuesday, said Eric Wise, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Springfield.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The Metropolitan Police said the attack in the Golders Green area left two men, ages 34 and 76, hospitalized with knife wounds.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for area
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Andrew Benintendi’s leadoff, solo blast in the sixth that chased Taillon was another fastball on the outer edge of the zone.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The Canadiens scored on their first shot, a one-timer from Arber Xhekaj off an offensive-zone faceoff.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Alex Smalley leads the field at the 2026 PGA Championship through three rounds of play, with a score of -6.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Also, without names, the people are on a level playing field with the snowflakes, who are the man’s new friends, and, without names, the doctors can be known solely by their specialties.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Ukraine’s long-range drone and missile attacks have disrupted energy facilities and manufacturing deep inside Russia, with three regions reporting strikes Wednesday.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Grayson DeMartino had a home run for East Ridge in a region semifinal softball win.—
Johnny Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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That’s not a question that most of us who work outside the realm of entertainment are used to hearing.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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On the unscripted ledger, Peacock is entering the vertical video realm with a pair of shows featuring Bravo talent (or their offspring).—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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The scene mirrored the energy of a film set, all drama and specific lighting and smoke billowing from mysterious corners, honoring the house’s relationship with cinema.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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With runners on the corners, Matt Shaw drove in Happ on a grounder to Kim for a Cubs lead.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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So, even these magical elements that are not realistic are informed by the research.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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In the United Kingdom, according to Andrew Crisell, talk and music radio brings together the two typical elements of radio content in a mix of information, culture, and entertainment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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Of course, none of this would be possible if the DOJ and Blanche happened to remember the department’s own function as the ostensible guardian of the rule of law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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This role gives him the opportunity to explore different departments before eventually committing to a specialty.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Johnson has always been good at holding Wembanyama accountable in the public domain.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In other competitive domains — such as with China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and in cybersecurity negotiations between Beijing and the Obama administration — agreements were ultimately reached that Washington believes in hindsight disadvantaged American companies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/area. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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