as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
you need to be nice to your brother
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Officials said one resident was taken to the hospital with minor burns, several others were treated on the scene and released, and the two White Settlement police officers were taken to the hospital to be evaluated for possible smoke inhalation.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
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Several other residents were treated at the scene and released.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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These horses assist with crowd control, search and rescues, and serve as ambassadors to the community.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tiffanie Burkhalter, who has served as chief financial officer since 2023, also took on the title of president, the company said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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As part of the Waldorf’s rebirth, the French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon handled the hotel’s interiors, furniture, and amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Pawel Chudzicki, whose law firm handled the licenses for Global Risk, told me that the State Department had conducted an inquiry in response to the Associated Press article and identified no violations of the law.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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There are no fitness facilities, but guests are welcome to use Surin's large gym and a sauna just a short shuttle ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Taylor, the policing expert, said a PIT maneuver is a strong tool, but should be used sparingly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Be (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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