Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bats (around)
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The election outcome sets the stage for tough coalition talks over the coming weeks, with Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen's center-right Moderates, which won 14 seats, seen emerging as a kingmaker.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026 -
During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter for the film’s 20th anniversary in 2024, screenwriter Josh Goldsmith — who penned the original with Cathy Yuspa — said that there had been talks over the years of bringing the property back to life.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Daughter discusses case Amanda Hundley, one of Smith’s daughters, hugged her mother outside the courthouse on Thursday.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Below, during a conversation with THR, Sokolov also discusses his journey to the States around the time of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as John Wick’s unavoidable influence on his genre tale.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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At least 80% of voters support photo ID, polling that Republicans have repeatedly pointed to as the Senate debates the SAVE America Act, an election bill that Democrats claim is an attempt at voter suppression.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Dallas is $5 million behind on sales tax revenue, adding pressure as the city debates whether to repair or relocate its nearly 50-year-old City Hall.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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It’s filled with a cooling gel that ventilates body heat.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 Nov. 2025
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Her lawyer said Cherfilus-McCormick disputes the allegations and the report.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As discussed below, the NCAA flatly disputes that assertion.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The region is also gaining more executives as California deliberates over a 5% wealth tax on residents with a net worth exceeding $1 billion.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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As long as each person is usually right and the community deliberates systematically on the basis of reason and evidence, the resulting consensus will be the best that can be achieved within the limits of current knowledge.—
Micah Altman,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Bats (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bats%20%28around%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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