as in treating
to behave toward in a stated way
you need to be nice to your brother
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And in some clinical trials, psilocybin, MDMA and LSD have been found to have promising results in treating mental health conditions.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
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Lindsay Olson, the founder of Lulu Designs, explains how treating the outdoors as a room prevents a space from looking sparse.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
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The agency's Majorr Crimes Unit is handling the investigation.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Other features land somewhere in the middle, including a high-pivot rear suspension for cushioning against potholes and handling light trail use, as well as turn signals.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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Householder is serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted in 2023 of orchestrating the scheme, which FirstEnergy has admitted to underwriting.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Think about caring for an ill mate, losing income because of having to give up your job, having difficulty paying your bills and suffering from painful arthritis while serving as the unpaid caregiver.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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This interactive balance board connects to a free app where your body becomes the controller, using movement to play engaging games.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Karen Bass said officers will also expand their presence in the area by placing LAPD vehicles in high-visibility locations and using license plate readers in high-risk burglary areas.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Being (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/being%20%28to%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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