as in to join
to be adjacent to
our property butts on a swamp
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Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025 -
Brunson will be joined by Benson Boone as the night’s musical guest.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Lake Tahoe Compound In classic Zuckerberg fashion, the billionaire rapidly scooped up two neighboring estates totaling about 10 acres on the pristine west shore of the lake —one in December 2018 for $22 million and the other just a few weeks later for $37 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Still, there are so many exceptional properties lining the coast, including neighboring Antibes and the iconic Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, that the options are endless.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Photo : Neue Focus A sunroom adjoins the guest bedroom.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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Two bedrooms are on opposite sides of the loft, one near the entrance and a slightly larger one with an adjoining bathroom and laundry room just off the living room.—
Roxana Popescu,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Convergence touches everything — process, tech, roles, working groups, and more.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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His comments touched on various topics, including his discussions with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his stance on Syria's potential joining of the Abraham Accords, and his views on the ongoing Middle East conflicts.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Hochul said, flanked by National Guard troops, New York State Troopers and MTA chairman Janno Lieber at Grand Central.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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Callan and her colleagues flanked a group of seal pups sunbathing on the water’s edge.—
Emilie Ikeda,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
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In a 2024 interview for National Geographic, shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Parton talked about how the surrounding landscape makes Dollywood so special.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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He’s placed small wooden blocks wrapped in felt behind the headboard to protect the wall without being an eyesore or causing permanent damage to the surrounding space.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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“Butt (on or against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butt%20%28on%20or%20against%29. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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