as in joined
to be adjacent to
our property butts on a swamp
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Howe, who joined Netflix in 2018 and helped develop Shondaland’s Bridgerton and Inventing Anna as well as shows like Beef, The Night Agent, The Diplomat and Untamed, will be part of the Summit Series in Banff after replacing Peter Friedlander in the top North American drama series role last year.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Brady, the housing authority's deputy director, joined the agency last year.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 Apr. 2026
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The two beds can also be adjoined into a single double bed with an optional kit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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When first responders arrived, heavy smoke filled the air and flames were observed in the front corner window of the first floor of a 16-unit apartment building which is adjoined to two other apartment buildings.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the monumental reception area, the indoor-outdoor resort maintains a serene atmosphere with minimalist decor, shaded corridors flanked by leafy gardens, and plenty of secluded sitting areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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At five o’clock Michael returns from a day of rehearsal, flanked by a personal bodyguard and his CBS Records chaperone and appointment-maker, Steve Manning.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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On four consecutive empty possessions, Jokic never touched the ball in the frontcourt.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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The topics posed by the debate moderators touched on only a couple of those issues, and then too briefly to be significant.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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He was surrounded by numerous family and Braves alumni during the ceremony, which was relocated from the field to the Milner Technology Conference Center due to rain.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The department said on X that the incident occurred early Saturday when LAPD officers were trying to clear debris from the road and were surrounded by protesters.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Butted (on or against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butted%20%28on%20or%20against%29. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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