centers (on)

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present tense third-person singular of center (on)
as in approaches

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  1. approaches
  2. centralizes
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  • Furthermore, a 3 million metric ton diesel export volume approaches Russia's historical total monthly diesel exports.
    — , CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But there are ways to reduce risk if a shark approaches, scientists advise on the project website.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
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  • Other services offered by PaperAirplane include The Tower, a group sales management platform that centralizes communication, streamlines lead management, and provides real-time visibility into group sales activity.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
  • By law, the armed forces of Ukraine, like every major military in the world, centralizes weapons orders via the defense ministry.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
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“Centers (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centers%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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