as in to join
to be adjacent to
our property butts on a swamp
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Its fleet currently includes two vessels, its flagship Ultramarine and Ocean Explorer, with a third, World Voyager, scheduled to join in 2027.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026 -
The stadium roared as Mexico fans joined Iran fans cheering and waving flags.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The ceasefire deal signed in Washington just last week barely took hold at all, and the war now threatens to drag neighboring Burundi in, too.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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My family’s favorite spot is Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, where beautiful shells abound, and the white sand hosts a bit more of a subdued crowd than the neighboring popular and often crowded Vanderbilt Beach Park.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2025
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Though the properties cannot be structurally adjoined, the 500-square-foot studio serves as ideal guest quarters or office space next to the primary 3,000-square-foot loft.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the power of unity and the need for compassion.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Over the years, Bush has touched the lives of many metro residents and has received community support to assist in her work.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Dec. 2025
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Smith is accused of abducting and assaulting an unnamed female victim near the 5400 block of North San Joaquin, a dirt road flanked by small homes and a horse barn about a 15-minute drive west of Guthrie's home.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The lily pond sits just beyond main swimming pool and spa, which is flanked by a fireplace and a pool house.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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There is much anticipation surrounding Newcastle’s present under-14s through to under-16s, pointing towards a potentially brighter future.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The agents, in several vehicles, surrounded a home outside Minneapolis — and waited.—
Gabe Gutierrez,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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