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as in being (to)
to behave toward in a stated way
it's important to deal with others fairly
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2
as in concerning
to have (something) as a subject matter
this textbook deals with the history of France
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No details have been released concerning the arrest.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Perhaps more concerning is an issue with Orion’s service module, which is the cylindrical attachment at the base of the crew capsule that provides oxygen, power supplies and propulsion throughout the flight.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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As standard medications are not effective when treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, those infected will receive alternative treatment, the notice states.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The setting may be out of time, but speaks to the present, as the villagers’ conservatism manifests as rejection, suspicion and persecution — treating outsiders or non-conformists as an invading pathogen.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
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The agency's Majorr Crimes Unit is handling the investigation.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Other features land somewhere in the middle, including a high-pivot rear suspension for cushioning against potholes and handling light trail use, as well as turn signals.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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True strength is manifested in serving life.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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For The Times) Bianco emphasized his decades serving in law enforcement in the state, one of his main selling points to Californians concerned about liberal criminal justice policies of past Democratic administrations.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Dealing (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing%20%28with%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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