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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
But the calculation is different in the Senate, where there are no Republicans who represent high-tax states like California and New York where SALT is a top priority.
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Claudia Grisales, NPR, 4 June 2025
Throughout the day there was some garden variety intraday choppiness, but nothing that would have alarmed investors that weren’t day traders.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 4 June 2025
There is also a proposal circulating City Hall to push the upcoming November 2025 election to 2026.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
There is an incredible new currency paid for offline experiences.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Claudia Grisales, NPR, 4 June 2025
Throughout the day there was some garden variety intraday choppiness, but nothing that would have alarmed investors that weren’t day traders.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 4 June 2025
There is also a proposal circulating City Hall to push the upcoming November 2025 election to 2026.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
There is an incredible new currency paid for offline experiences.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for be
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The living rooftops, native plant landscaping, and detention pond for water runoff all support biodiversity and erosion control, while minimizing environmental impact.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Israeli forces have rescued eight living hostages and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Over the last three years, Eli Lilly's average growth rate stands at a strong 17%, vastly superior to AbbVie's less than 1%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The video ends with the man still on the ground and the police officers standing over him.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Teel, 23, is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Sox organization by MLB.com, which also lists him as the No. 26 prospect in baseball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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The Brewers rank 11th with a plus-25 run differential, 24th in OPS (.683), sixth in rotation ERA (3.48) and 21st in bullpen ERA (4.48).—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The Survivors takes place in Evelyn Bay, Tasmania, Australia – a town still haunted by a tragedy that happened more than 15 years prior.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Long-range drone attacks continue Russia has repeatedly targeted civilian areas of Ukraine with Shahed drones during the war, as happened on Sunday night.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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In the absence of diverse revenue sources, consider additional ways to nurture existing customer relationships.—
Rahim Madhavji,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Champion has now secured the rights to produce licensed apparel for the NFL, adding to its existing portfolio of league partnerships, including the NHL, MiLB (Minor League Baseball) and PLL (Premier Lacrosse League).—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Chaco Canyon lies in the San Juan basin, once the largest gas basin in the U.S. Chaco has been simmering in the New Mexico cauldron for a number of years.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Back in present day, each of their children lay their flower beside candles and a memorial photo as a sign of their eternal love.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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This financial strain not only depletes the assets meant for inheritance but also places a heavy burden on family members, who often take on caregiving responsibilities, further impacting their own financial stability and retirement plans.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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After each pitch, Fry, who is working through a throwing program, placed the baseball in a machine that sent it back to Bieber.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Once owned by Mickey Drexler, the 26-acre horse farm sits on a sandy road a stone’s throw from Peter Beard’s house and the Roosevelt estate.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Susana Rosario, 61, sits on a bench there every day.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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“Be.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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