as in accompanying
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks
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The Endeavour gold is segregated from other sources, refined, and sent to the Bettses’ refinery and other casting houses—stamped with a serial number and accompanying QR code for verification.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
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The grounds are now open to visitors, who can explore the estate’s garden, stable yard, nearby nature paths and accompanying restaurant.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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McAdoo said the Ouachita County sheriff's office and Camden Police Department had been escorting nursing home and medical employees to and from work.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots arrived back at Gillette Stadium in grand style late Monday afternoon, with the Foxboro Police Department escorting the team into Patriot Place.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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The American, who was expected to be one of the biggest stars of the Games, limped into a tent for medical attention before being airlifted away by helicopter, dangling from a hoist cable with two people attending her.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Vonn, who was expected to be one of the biggest stars of the games, limped into a tent for medical attention before being airlifted away by helicopter, dangling from a hoist cable with two people attending her.—
Graham Dunbar,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Companioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companioning. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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