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as in to live
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in to happen
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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There are multi-bedroom suites with plenty of space for everyone to spread out.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The latest statistics estimate there are more than 500,000 DACA recipients in the country.
—Mathew Miranda
updated March 31, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
For example, while there are many reasons behind new immigration flows, an underlying driver of departures – from Africa and the Middle East in particular – is a lack of opportunity at home and the promise of better opportunities abroad for this burgeoning population.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The latest statistics estimate there are more than 500,000 DACA recipients in the country.
—Mathew Miranda
updated March 31, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
For example, while there are many reasons behind new immigration flows, an underlying driver of departures – from Africa and the Middle East in particular – is a lack of opportunity at home and the promise of better opportunities abroad for this burgeoning population.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for be
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Residents living outside of those eight Southeast Michigan counties will also see fuel savings, Whitmer says, because those counties are already allowed to sell cheaper fuel blends without a waiver.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Later that month, his daughter, who lives abroad, received a call from an unknown number informing her that her brother had been shot and killed.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the talk, Lee stood to address the room.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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As fans stood for the opening run, a sprawling 23-piece backing ensemble — including six band members, eight backing vocalists plus returning Church muse Joanna Cotten, and a mini-orchestra with four horns and four strings — some swayed.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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He’s tied for 10th in the NBA in blocks, owns the sixth-best individual defensive rating and ranks fifth in net rating, trailing a select group that includes Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Back in the day, only high ranking officers could ascend the staircase.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The trial, with testimony livestreamed by Court TV, has aired the couple's marital problems leading up to the hike, along with their versions of what happened on the trail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The last 5-6-4-3 double play in the majors happened in 1995.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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The push for security and hiring of more ambassadors comes after existing ambassadors detailed safety concerns and a fatal stabbing.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The gas tax is a key source of funding for road construction and maintenance across North Carolina, and lawmakers said eliminating it even temporarily could slow projects or worsen existing infrastructure needs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Let those who have weapons lay them down!—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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But there's no doubt where the family's allegiance lies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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There is a priority placed on prevention and providing services to children and families within the home environment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kaplan and Councilmember Karina Talamantes, who represents a different part of North Natomas, have opposed placing the micro-community at Arena and El Centro, though both support the idea of a temporary homeless shelter.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Global spending on data centers could reach $7 trillion by 2030, according to McKinsey, and much of that spending can no longer come solely from hyperscalers.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The victory appeared to come with a price as Mike Trout departed in the eighth inning after he was hit in the back of the left hand by a Casey Legumina pitch.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Be.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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