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as in adorning
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
a door arrayed for the holidays with a beautiful evergreen wreath
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as in clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
arrayed in a wedding dress that has been handed down in the family for generations
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as in arranging
to put into a particular arrangement
arrayed his baseball cards in order of their rarity and consequent monetary value
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Standing 566 feet high and crowned with a five-story ceramic cross, the central Tower of Jesus Christ is the highest of 18 adorning the Sagrada Família, a bucket-list item for most travelers to the city in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026 -
Kansas Citians are feeding into the excitement with events, decorations and more adorning the city.—
Zuri Primos
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Their concierge team also is available to assist with arranging private airport transfers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Shavers suggests arranging an annual check.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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Miller's favorite approach when decorating covered porches is to emulate the indoor aesthetic.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Swan said his colleagues in Seattle, another host city for the World Cup, were also impressed with Kansas City’s airport making a great first impression by decorating the terminal to highlight the tournament.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Fortunately, dressing for the occasion has never been easier.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Every day revolves around medications, feedings, therapies, appointments, bathing, dressing and monitoring their health.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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As Artan disembarked, supporters waving Somali flags crowded around him before draping him in the flag.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Often minimalistic with a focus on draping and texture, the brand’s body-skimming designs were updated, in this instance, to meet the constraints of their feedstock.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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In the immediate aftermath of the stabbing, Lang was responsible for organizing a protest in support of Metcalf.—
Shawna Mizelle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Workers describe unpaid wages and threats The AP spoke to four workers from Kenya and one from India at a trade union center where officials were organizing assistance, including legal help and housing.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Arraying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arraying. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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