as in to care (for)
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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,
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There are oysters of various species available, and from Thursday to Sunday 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, guests can enjoy a selection priced at $1.50, with gaufrettespotato chips, and a selection of red, white, rosé, and sparkling for $10 a glass.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
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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The two received double technical fouls as their competitive styles crossed the line of the referees’ liking in Game 3.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.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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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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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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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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Investments favored trains serving white suburbs over buses used by Black and low-income riders.—
Deborah N. Archer,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Dhillon mused in the letter about whether Johnson’s administration was showing a pattern of favoring Black candidates in employment decisions.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2025
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Travis Hunter's Week 1 Opponent One of the biggest storylines of the NFL draft was the Jacksonville Jaguars trading up to select Travis Hunter, a WR/CB hybrid, second overall.—
Seth Quinn,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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 25 May. 2025.
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