as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
in the context of the Great Depression, communism had a certain allure for some disillusioned Americans
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Peter Aitken
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
While a small study found that bananas may reduce flavanol absorption, experts say the impact is minor in the context of a varied, balanced diet.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
According to the course description, the class teaches college success strategies, goal-setting, learning style assessments as well as general and discipline-specific study skills in the context of various theoretical, practical, and experiential perspectives.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
In the context of armed conflict, things get even muddier.
—Harry Law, Time, 5 June 2025
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Peter Aitken
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
While a small study found that bananas may reduce flavanol absorption, experts say the impact is minor in the context of a varied, balanced diet.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
According to the course description, the class teaches college success strategies, goal-setting, learning style assessments as well as general and discipline-specific study skills in the context of various theoretical, practical, and experiential perspectives.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
In the context of armed conflict, things get even muddier.
—Harry Law, Time, 5 June 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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That is bad for the city’s budget and bad for the environment.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Game 3 is back in Sunrise Monday, and if Game 2’s Panthers watch party was any preview, expect a wild atmosphere.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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In a co-op apartment in Chicago’s Gold Coat area, Sarah Montgomery Interiors added character to the living room with wood paneling and a stone fireplace surround.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2025
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Set on pristine white sand, the resort is an angular sandcastle of clean lines, coral surfaces, and glittering private pools that mirror the island’s milky blue surrounds.—
Elspeth Velten,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Under the Biden administration, NEPA had seen a modest revival, with rules emphasizing the importance of considering cumulative climate impacts and community voices in decision-making.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The most frequently cited reasons for wanting to move were concerns about LGBTQ+ rights – 76% – the sociopolitical climate – 71% – anti-trans rhetoric and climate – 60% – and anti-trans laws and policies – 47%.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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