as in treating
to behave toward in a stated way
you need to be nice to your brother
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Investors will likely have questions about the upcoming Alzheimer's psychosis trials – called the ADEPT program – for Bristol Myers Squibb's Cobenfy, a prescription medication approved in late 2024 for treating adults with schizophrenia.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
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New research published in The New England Journal of Medicine last year showed that treating men for bacterial infection reduced the recurrence of bacterial vaginosis in women.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
9 Jan. 2026
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Oreca is handling all chassis work as well as some aero and design work for the Ford prototype.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
16 Jan. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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Beere began serving as the interim chief in November, following Chief Floyd Mitchell’s abrupt resignation weeks earlier.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Return serving dishes and barware to cabinets and shelves.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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On her birthday, Kate released the last of her Mother Nature videos on social media, using the platform to promote her message of being outside among wildlife and open spaces as a key to her wellbeing and recovery from her cancer treatment.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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If dealing with persistent scum, create a paste using vinegar and baking soda, apply it, and leave it for 20 minutes before wiping it clean.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Being (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/being%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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