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as in to transmit
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
intends to personally convey the message to the governor
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as in to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
upon her death, the house will be conveyed to a predesignated charity
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Recent Examples of convey
These silences, heavy with sorrow, then adorn the beloved like precious jewels, conveying the idea that only a profound grief can beget such beauty.
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Krupa Shandilya,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Meteorologists struggle to convey these dangers, particularly concerning elevated nighttime temperatures.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Words that can convey colorful, varied descriptions, emotional nuance or complex ideas have always been limited and have only continued to wane.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
Journalists are critical to weaving together a public narrative that conveys the magic of the games, the beauty of teamwork, and the skill of sportsmanship.
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Gypsy Guillén Kaiser,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Krupa Shandilya,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Meteorologists struggle to convey these dangers, particularly concerning elevated nighttime temperatures.
—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Words that can convey colorful, varied descriptions, emotional nuance or complex ideas have always been limited and have only continued to wane.
—
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
Journalists are critical to weaving together a public narrative that conveys the magic of the games, the beauty of teamwork, and the skill of sportsmanship.
—
Gypsy Guillén Kaiser,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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The system processes pilot inputs through computers and transmits electrical signals to flight controls, improving safety, reliability, maneuverability, and reducing aircraft weight by removing mechanical linkages.
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While bedbugs are not known to spread or transmit disease, the Environmental Protection Agency considers the parasitic insects a pest that can cause other public health issues such as allergic reactions, secondary infections and mental health impacts on those living in infested homes.
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Once, there was a showdown with another tour bus — one presumably not carrying theatergoers.
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The spacious purse comes with two strap options, so it can also be carried as a crossbody.
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As Jimmy is looking for options to simultaneously cut costs and jettison the property entirely, Sydney is trying to figure out how to do a dinner service with a pantry that’s nearly empty and a former mentor/partner/colleague, in Carmy, who is very bad at actually ceding control.
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And then there was Rafael Devers’ failure to cede first base after a ninth inning walk on Sunday.
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While proudly rooted in Italy, the business today features 260 stores spread across 60 countries, giving it a front-row seat to how the world spectates and celebrates the game.
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Investigators found that initial structural failure spread to other elements of the pool deck and street-level parking garage and caused cracks to grow over the span of a few weeks, eventually unseating the southern edge of the pool deck slab from its supporting wall, the report said.
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Elsewhere, drivers encountered a very different kind of mess when a tractor-trailer hauling 40,000 pounds of extra-firm tofu crashed off a highway into a ravine in Missouri in March, The New York Times reported.
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Down Pennsylvania Avenue, a man in a karate gi, disposable gloves, and dirty white sneakers was hauling a cart by means of a homemade yoke strapped across his shoulders.
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The Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney's and Wellesley Police are investigating the incident.
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More than 20 units were assigned to the scene, according to Metro Fire’s active incident report.
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.
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Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.
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Both wore Portugal flags and brought the patience required for World Cup logistics, where getting to the stadium is an extended — and often pricey — process.
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In 1980, Brown founded Black College Day, attracting 18,000 students to help bring attention to historically Black colleges and universities and encourage students to consider those institutions.
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“Convey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convey. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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