as in to bring about
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Doing so confirms suspicions among frustrated voters that their votes cannot bring about change, and that the only remaining option is the wholesale destruction of our political system.—
Daniel Brennan,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025 -
All three are facing the uncertainty brought about by tariffs: Some wine imports are on hold, meaning less revenue for distributors and retailers.—
Levi Sumagaysay,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
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Many of these traitors had physically attacked the police, causing serious injury to 140 of them.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Experts say it's caused by Shope Papillomavirus—a condition the animals carry for life.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Woodward Dream Cruise started as a fundraiser, drawing on the cruising heyday of the 1950s and '60s.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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With distillers drawing on local ingredients, innovative cask programs, and meticulous aging techniques, these award-winning whiskies offer complexity and character to rival the best from any country’s whiskey-making tradition.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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If Western companies and governments retreat from global projects out of fear or mistrust, the ecosystem could splinter, reducing innovation and creating regional silos that are less secure and less robust.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Now, just over seven months later, YouTube confirmed that $3 million of that sum will be used to create a fund that directly supports creative professionals in the city.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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But the students’ work also generated acclaim from community members who praised their ingenuity and courage in holding the foundation accountable in the face of backlash from school administration.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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With the help of active aerodynamics, the Evija can generate 3,307 pounds of downforce at top speed.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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Robert had a bloop single to right, bringing home Tauchman to make it 4-1.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Contestants are asked to bring their entries to the Lion’s Shelter between noon and 1 p.m. on festival day.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Erin is expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall beginning late Friday, Aug. 15, and continuing through the weekend across the northernmost Leeward Islands, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, as well as southern and eastern Puerto Rico.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Companies like OpenAI, Google, Meta and xAI are in the thick of it, racing to produce the smartest large language model (LLM) while facing strong rivals from Asia.—
James DiNardo,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Orthostatic hypotension — a sudden sensation of dizziness brought on by standing up too fast.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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With my first child the love brought on an almost adolescent sense of heartache.—
Ellyn Gaydos
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Contribute (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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