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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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Recent Examples of be
Two daughters and five restaurants would follow, but before there was a Good Salt Restaurant Group, there had to be one.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
When that is the mantra and the mindset, there is less inclination to make a certain series bigger.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Then there is the signaling problem that arises when the leader of the U.S. government is openly threatening U.S. companies.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
When that is the mantra and the mindset, there is less inclination to make a certain series bigger.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Then there is the signaling problem that arises when the leader of the U.S. government is openly threatening U.S. companies.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for be
Verb
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Mack had lived and worked in Los Angeles ever since.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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As a native of the Philippines who has lived and worked across Asia, Europe, Mexico, Canada and the U.S., Remoreras credits global exposure with shaping his leadership philosophy.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Success comes from committing to a clear goal, understanding leverage, and standing strong.—
Theo Oshiro,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Although the text of the order itself does not specifically mention SpaceX, the company currently dominates the commercial space flight industry and would stand to reap significant benefits from Trump’s actions.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Cleveland Browns quarterback ranks first among NFL rookies for merchandise sales, according to data from Fanatics that tracks sales of jerseys and other apparel from its network of sites, including NFL Shop.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Despite this, New York still ranks in the bottom-third of teams based on fielding percentage at .985, which is the same mark as in 2024.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The show doesn’t just happen in front of them, but around them.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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What propels the show now is the immediacy, the urgency of being in this setting with what’s happening in American health care right now.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The path exists, but too few are supported to take it.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The report was rife with errors, including citations to some studies that didn’t exist, but experts agree that children are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of ultraprocessed foods.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Spoilers lie beyond that, so mum’s the word on what transpires.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The teaser for part 2 that plays after the credits shows Wednesday in a coma, lying in a hospital bed, so fans can definitely expect more from her in part 2.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Easy pie recipe with few ingredients Gently poke the bottom of the pie crust with a fork and place it in a preheated oven to blind bake.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The founder of Morrison Gates likes to pick up makeup towels and small first aid kits to place in her guest bathroom.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But the court, sitting en banc—that is, all eleven active judges present—is soon expected to pass judgment on a defining, and deeply disruptive, feature of the second Trump Presidency.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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An avatar for good and an embodiment of evil sit face-to-face, locked in an eternal clash of wills.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Be.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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