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as in directions
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
with an unwavering commitment to equal rights for all as his only cynosure
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as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
that company is the cynosure for anyone wishing to make it in the music business
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This speed is especially useful during swarm attacks, when many drones might come from different directions at once.
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Highway 9 was closed in both directions for about three hours as police recovered the vehicle and processed the scene.
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Earlier this month, residents of Monterey Park voted overwhelmingly to ban data centers, making the San Gabriel Valley city the first in the nation to do so by public vote.
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Authorities said the operation used call centers to steer patients toward medically unnecessary orthopedic braces.
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So many role-playing games spoonfeed you with compasses and waypoints and fourth-wall-breaking warnings.
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As for steering a buggy to the Artemis base, compasses don’t work on the moon, and dust will adhere to optics, so NASA has pioneered plans to use Earth’s Galileo and GPS satellites to navigate.
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Conflicting statements from both capitals in the hours and days following the announcement have done little to clarify where the actual red lines are and are a troubling sign for a deal that depends on mutual confidence.
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The city lagged far behind modern capitals such as London.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.
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Opposition to the mammoth tech hubs and their massive thirst of water, power and land has only escalated throughout the state and nation ever since.
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During this tournament, up to 10 million visitors have arrived, concentrating in stadium zones, fan zones and transport hubs.
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Permanent chancellor search One of Santiago’s key focuses is appointing a permanent chancellor.
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One of the main focuses of support for the campaign is to endow staff positions.
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The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.
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With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.
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“Cynosures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cynosures. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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