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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 areas
Unlike areas to the north, there is little agricultural demand for compost and mulch.
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Commentary On the call, Subramaniam said the company is growing revenue in the most premium areas of the global economy.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Western and central parts of the country will likely be more than 27 degrees Fahrenheit (15 Celsius) above normal, with temperatures topping 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius) in some areas including Paris.
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Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The scorching heat caused widespread disruptions to public transport and raised alarm in areas of Western Europe where air conditioning is not widespread.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
This is especially important when traveling internationally or spending time in remote outdoor areas where water quality may be questionable.
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Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
French officials are asking people to be cautious and avoid swimming in dangerous areas.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Historically, Thompson said, this has looked like fewer experts in certain positions, with wages rising for these workers, and in other areas, the number of roles expanding, with wages decreasing.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The cabin was expanded to include sleep spaces and communal dining areas for ski students—thousands of Icelanders would pass through every summer season.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Commentary On the call, Subramaniam said the company is growing revenue in the most premium areas of the global economy.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Western and central parts of the country will likely be more than 27 degrees Fahrenheit (15 Celsius) above normal, with temperatures topping 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius) in some areas including Paris.
—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The scorching heat caused widespread disruptions to public transport and raised alarm in areas of Western Europe where air conditioning is not widespread.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
This is especially important when traveling internationally or spending time in remote outdoor areas where water quality may be questionable.
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Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
French officials are asking people to be cautious and avoid swimming in dangerous areas.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Historically, Thompson said, this has looked like fewer experts in certain positions, with wages rising for these workers, and in other areas, the number of roles expanding, with wages decreasing.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The cabin was expanded to include sleep spaces and communal dining areas for ski students—thousands of Icelanders would pass through every summer season.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for areas
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Despite their abundance in some regions, blacktip sharks are generally not considered dangerous to humans, though their preference for shallow waters means encounters can occur, especially in surf zones where people are also present.
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The company reviewed one event from April 11 and five events from April 19, where vehicles drove past ramp closure signs into pre-planned freeway construction zones.
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The declaration activates the city’s emergency response structure, directs departments to assess damages and costs, and requests state assistance to support firefighting, cleanup, environmental monitoring and community recovery efforts.
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With the rolling back of sustainability reporting requirements, businesses also downsized their sustainability teams, often rolling them under existing departments with limited scope.
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The same storm system is expected to push into the mid-Atlantic and Appalachian regions Monday, bringing a Level 2 of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms.
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The election was marred by a crackdown on dissent and insecurity in the Oromia and Amhara regions, where 143 polling stations failed to open, the election board said.
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The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.
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The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.
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The ceremony took place near the town of La Hormiga which is surrounded by vast fields of coca bushes, the raw material for cocaine that the Border Commandos export.
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Students who entered college eager to study literature or history sometimes abandoned those fields because classrooms became places of discomfort rather than intellectual growth.
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So physical capacity is critical, starting with these four domains.
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Equipped with advanced sensor suites, sonobuoy processing systems, and secure communications networks, the aircraft provides commanders with a comprehensive operational picture across expansive maritime domains.
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To determine the velocities of both spheres after collision, physicists use the fact that the total energy and momentum are the same before and after the collision.
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Kirk helped popularize some of the principles of Seven Mountains, introducing the idea of the seven spheres to his millions of followers.
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Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, gave up four runs, six hits and two walks while striking out seven in five innings.
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The 25-year-old, the early favorite to start the All-Star Game and win the Cy Young in the American League, also totaled two walks and nine strikeouts over 92 pitches.
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“Areas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/areas. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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