as in to inform
to give information to
would you clue him in on the plan?
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Guadagnino had noted to Piersanti that Alma was an upper-class woman, which informed the wardrobe pricing, while Maggie, played by Edebiri, was trying to emulate Alma but on a younger woman’s budget.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Few figures have informed the sensibility of NPR more than Stamberg.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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Debris that may be key evidence could be as small as a fingernail, experts told CNN, and might have been thrown miles away.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Those last six words are telling.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ellison has made a series of C-level hires since the deal closed, including Makan Delrahim, who advised Skydance on its acquisition of Paramount Global, as chief legal officer; former Meta exec Dane Glasgow as chief product officer; and Roku’s Jay Askinasi as chief revenue officer.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 Oct. 2025
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Experts still advise moderation—about 8 ounces a day—since too much can add unnecessary sugar to your diet.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Clue (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clue%20%28in%29. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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