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as in affiliate
a local unit of an organization our chapter was well represented at the Jaycees' national convention

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as in stage
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking a horror movie that marks a new chapter in vicarious sadism

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Recent Examples of chapter After years of moving between jobs and cities, Hayes was optimistic about this new chapter in her career. Morgan Smith, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024 And that’s confirmed by the final chapter, which sucks the air out of the fairytale and absolves God of the misery that befalls these characters. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024 Recognizing its temporary nature can help mitigate disappointment, allowing both individuals to view it as a positive chapter rather than a failure. Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 The local chapter of Right to Life, which had been dormant, was restarted. Isabelle Taft, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chapter 
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  • Dedeaux graduated from Harrison Central High School in Gulfport, Mississippi, in 2024 and was set to start a nursing program later this month, according to CBS affiliate WWL.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand.
    Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
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  • There is even a truly stunning Noh stage, the only one of its kind at a hotel in Kyoto, and a small bamboo garden free of crowds unlike the famous Arashiyama forest.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The incident occurred in Bisha, Saudi Arabia, during the 48-hour marathon stage, notorious for its tough conditions, including sandy terrains and steep dunes.
    Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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  • The human body breaks alcohol down into chemicals that can damage DNA, causing cells to grow out of control and become cancerous, according to the National Cancer Institute.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The resulting damage can trigger the uncontrolled cell growth that leads to cancer.
    Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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  • Here’s what’s needed to achieve this state of low friction: Actionable Insights: Provide developers with context-rich alerts that identify the root cause of issues and offer clear steps for resolution.
    Ben Ofiri, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Officials in Beijing passed new regulations last week that are taking the city one step closer to being driverless after allowing road trials for autonomous vehicles to take place, paving the way for the technology to develop further.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • Hamas has demanded a full withdrawal and complete end to the war, and is hoping that this first phase will lead to that outcome.
    Victoria Eastwood, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
  • This phase represents a pivotal moment in efforts to end the conflict.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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  • As of Wednesday afternoon, Little Rock is forecast to receive around 9 inches of snow, Goudsward said.
    Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Will this year be different? → 8 puppies saved from trash can at Fort Worth park → 2 to 3 inches of snow possible this week [Get our breaking news alerts.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • During this window, the radiant point below the Big Dipper between the constellations Boötes and Draco will be well-positioned in the northeastern sky.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • One point on which all the Met’s experts agree is that mandalas weren’t made for mass gawking: most Vajrayana initiates journeyed through them with an experienced master as a guide.
    Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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  • However, the house on 4 Burleigh Street was sold to developers in 2023 for AUD $5.8 million, and in late December, the structure was razed as part of a larger AUD $28.75 million residential site, angering fans of the rock band, as the Burwood home had become a gathering place for AC/DC fans.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
  • How do breweries that are set up to make beer manage people waiting in line outside their place?
    Terence McGinley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025

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“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapter. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.

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