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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
Abe, who was assassinated in 2022, had signaled a willingness to meet Kim Jong Un without conditions to improve ties between their countries; several years later, then-leader Fumio Kishida also conveyed his intention to meet the North Korean leader.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
That draft choice will convey to the Hornets in 2027 if the Heat makes the playoffs next season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Block, who’d previously pleaded guilty to playing a role in the Bangkok Six, a smuggling case involving baby orangutans, was given five years of probation for intentionally conveying false information through the mail.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The White House also did not provide further details about when Xi or Chinese officials have conveyed to Trump that military action on Taiwan was off-the-table for the duration of the Republican’s presidency.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
That draft choice will convey to the Hornets in 2027 if the Heat makes the playoffs next season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Block, who’d previously pleaded guilty to playing a role in the Bangkok Six, a smuggling case involving baby orangutans, was given five years of probation for intentionally conveying false information through the mail.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The White House also did not provide further details about when Xi or Chinese officials have conveyed to Trump that military action on Taiwan was off-the-table for the duration of the Republican’s presidency.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, the Strategic Air Command amended the system to include a unique enable code that transmitted to the launch crew from a higher authority.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Years ago, the county posted results quickly as they were transmitted via modems in the tabulators.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Notably, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has decided to cede play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Tommy Rees for the upcoming game.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The whispers of China’s rise have been ongoing since the Obama administration, but the power that was unintentionally ceded due to the actions taken by the first and second Trump administrations cannot be overlooked.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The vehicle was hauling 21 monkeys that day, and eight of them escaped.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Having junk hauled away costs money.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Certainly there are some high schools that are still assigning and engaging with The Great Gatsby in full.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Ratings Board watches every movie in its entirety and assigns it a rating and descriptor that aligns with the views of the majority of American parents.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most analysts who spoke with said that the Senate will be a tougher feat for Democrats than the House, although there is still a lot up in the air, given ongoing and potentially upcoming redistricting plans and rules.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The wins over Villa and Madrid were achieved with Andy Robertson restored at left-back, at the expense of new signing Milos Kerkez, and with Dominik Szoboszlai bringing more balance and physical presence by reprising last season’s advanced-midfield role.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The discovery pipeline is reinforced by EFP’s Future Frames — in partnership with Karlovy Vary and spun out to Hamburg and Seville — bringing young helmers into the SEFF ecosystem with shorts spotlights and talent meetings.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Convey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convey. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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