as in names
to give a name to
the brewpub, yclept Ye Olde Taverne, has been decorated in Merrie Olde England to within an inch of its life
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Letter writer names the cost of the ticket, new outfit and babysitter, but unmarried friend has other accounting in mind.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026 -
Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Graduation is a huge milestone that calls for celebration and fanfare — and of course, gifts.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The problem About 15 million adults and children, or about 1 in 3 of our state’s residents, rely on Medi-Cal, which is what California calls its Medicaid program.—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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This results in what Atlassian dubs the fragmentation tax.—
Shani Harmon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Claire meets strange apothecary Master Raymond, who dubs her La Dame Blanche.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Iran already blocks independent TV and tightly polices journalists; Freedom House labels its media not free as authorities ban satellite dishes and cut off outside internet access for weeks.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Recognizing that, YouTube is making the AI labels more prominent and automating part of the process.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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Perez, a Cuban-American attorney who terms out from the House this year, has emerged as one of Florida Republicans’ most influential and divisive figures.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Garamendi said the tools exist for Lara, who terms out of office next year, to ensure policyholders are paid in a timely manner.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
17 Dec. 2025
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Sinner, the 2024 Miami Open champion, became the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the Sunshine Double — winning Indian Wells and Miami titles back-to-back — and the first in history to win the double without losing a set.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Let people follow problems across functions, not titles up a ladder.—
May Habib,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Here, a guest layers hers over a button-down and styles it with a suede skirt, Tabi flats, oversized sunnies, and a tan leather bag.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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Across several of the shoe designs, the designer styles them by layering them with socks, including the pumps the actress wore.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Under Iran’s system, the president traditionally nominates an intelligence minister only after securing approval from the supreme leader.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Clepes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clepes. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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