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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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The white button-down and black mini skirt combination is a classic pairing that's taken to the next level with rose-adorning pumps and bright red ankle socks.
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After adorning the classic sneaker with various flower details including roses, cherry blossoms and bluebells, a new trio of women’s Air Force 1s is blooming at the brink of summer.
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Not feeding the hungry, not tending to the sick, not clothing the naked, not welcoming the refugee.
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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.
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Groff, who worked for Epstein for nearly two decades, was a central point-person in arranging the bookings with Amex, documents released by the Justice Department earlier this year indicated.
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The libraries that spent two years arguing that AI companies could not take their work without paying are now arranging to be paid for appearing inside the products built on top of them.
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Angela, a high-strung perfectionist, spends the day meticulously preparing dinner and decorating the apartment for the impromptu gathering.
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The test, Craig said, is whether the partnership produces something real for fans rather than just decorating the shirt.
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Rather than dressing exclusively for high summer, the collection acknowledged the quieter moments—a cool breeze after sunset or the first hint of autumn creeping into late August.
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The accommodation includes an owner’s suite with a study, two dressing rooms, and dual bathrooms, plus three VIPs, four doubles, and two twins.
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About a week before Illinois passed its law classifying prediction markets as sports betting operators, the CFTC proposed new rulemaking that lays out how the commission would manage its exclusive control over regulating these markets.
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The British meteorological service has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat in the days forward, classifying the coming wave as a risk to life.
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Iyo launched into her comeback, draping Morgan’s arm over the top rope before hitting a missile dropkick.
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The halter style left most of her back exposed, draping crystal and pearl-like embroidery across her shoulder blades, waist and hips.
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Believe it or not, some people have made the mistake of throwing away old family photos for the sake of organizing only to wind up regretting it!
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Players are responsible for organizing tables and groups; the Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
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“Arraying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arraying. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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