1
as in lining up
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as in recruiting
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The teens were also said to have been involved in online groups recruiting fighters for IS militants in Syria and shared a fascination with violence and hatred against Jews, LGBTQ+ people and others, officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Uldricks said his role as GOP chair includes recruiting good people to run for office.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Crafting, puzzles, cleaning out your closet, organizing your pantry, or reading a book all fall into this category.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some residents are organizing and threatening lawsuits to stop the plan.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Mauigoa, a native of American Samoa who starred at IMG Academy in Bradenton before enrolling at UM, started all 42 career games at Miami at right tackle.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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If the debt remains legitimately unresolved, re-enrolling in a debt relief program may be worth considering.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Calling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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