as in to care (for)
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And while everyone tends to enjoy the release videos, the internet scrutiny surrounding the Colts might cause teams to think twice in the future.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025 -
Visitors can also enjoy a dozen dining options with cuisine inspired by the region, 24 bars, Mariachi performances and shopping from local artisans, according to a news release.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Nine miles south in Bridgeport, the White Sox — 12 games behind the Cubs in the standings — relished in getting one over on their crosstown rivals.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Casemiro brings a veteran’s nous to these matches; continually seeking small ways to make his team play better before relishing any opportunity to make the opposition play worse.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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That was followed by being too busy (17.8%), and not liking the candidates or campaign issues (14.7%).—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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But with Ingram, Barnes, Barrett and Quickley, there are many players who already like to play with the ball in their hands.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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As Americans confront the realities of longer life expectancies, a growing share would prefer not to see their 100th birthday.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Regular vacations are essential for recharging, and many professionals prefer the warmer, longer days of summer to take a break.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Superstars must come to an understanding that their life will never be the same as the many people who adore them.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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Mensah is adored by her superiors at Netflix after delivering a string of hits, including Adolescence, Baby Reindeer, and The Gentlemen.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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But if there are eight teams that fancy their chances at winning the title midway through the season compared with a smaller number traditionally, the desire to add pieces could increase.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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There’s a decent chance of success; the North London team is better than semi-final opponent Bodo/Glimt and would fancy its chances against Manchester United or Athletic Bilbao.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, the 10-year-old royal has recently begun to favor low ponytails and side braids.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Foster has long favored playing wounded, sometimes feral characters whose violent tempers and outsized personalities have shone through the actor’s own imposing physical presence.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Who did the Chicago Bears select in the 2025 NFL draft?—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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An international jury, appointed by both the Marché du Film and the CTA, will select the winning entries.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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“Cotton (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotton%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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