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as in lined up
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as in recruited
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The series, set in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, where violence and crime are escalating, sees Roman Mertens (Kelchtermans) recruited to join a specialist wiretapping police team.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
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Klainberg recruited Allason Leitz of Third Industry Strategies to help shape the initial vision of Art House New York and also serve as its director.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the evening, he was summoned for a nightcap with Charles and was offered a very good malt whiskey — a glass of Laphroaig.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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That’s when the Phillies summoned Kerkering, who had warmed up numerous times throughout the game.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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More than 80% of students are enrolled in traditional public schools, which must serve all children, including those with disabilities.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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During the fall of 1999, Mamdani’s parents enrolled him at the Bank Street School for Children, a private school.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Dozens of students and faculty members convened in front of the school’s South Building, with many individuals wearing masks and holding flags, WRAL reported.—
Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Grand juries are often convened for high-level felony and public corruption cases.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Templates for checklists and planners keep you organized fast.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The low pressure area forecasters are tracking was located a little more than 1,000 miles east of the Windward Islands, the hurricane center said in the advisory, with showers and thunderstorms gradually becoming better organized.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite being grouped together with the villains who slashed their way through the ’80s (and, to a lesser extent, the ’90s), Freddy has always been unique.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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Called the Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, the stays are grouped by the types of activities travelers seek, whether that’s hiking near alpine lakes, snorkeling among coral reefs teeming with fish, or getting cozy in a cabin in the woods.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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The bond items, if approved by voters, would be a continuation of a portion of the sales tax the city already implements, and no new taxes would be levied.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Oct. 2025
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In other fine news, the Cardinals levied a $100,000 penalty against coach Jonathan Gannon for a sideline confrontation with running back Emari Demercado.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Called (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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