as in to station
to place in a particular position
The commander deployed additional troops to the region this morning.
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Recent Examples of deploy
The island’s focus is now on using unmanned systems that are easy to deploy at low cost.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Bavaria police said more than 500 officers were deployed.
—CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Underpinning their growth is the expectation that corporate clients deploying AI will either boost worker productivity or lower expenses through layoffs — or both.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
He was twice deployed to Iraq, according to those records — first for an eight-month tour in 2005 and then for a three-month tour in 2006.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Bavaria police said more than 500 officers were deployed.
—CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Underpinning their growth is the expectation that corporate clients deploying AI will either boost worker productivity or lower expenses through layoffs — or both.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
He was twice deployed to Iraq, according to those records — first for an eight-month tour in 2005 and then for a three-month tour in 2006.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Pluto will station direct that same day, turning collective power struggles into a plan of action with forward momentum — the same goes for our personal lives and our sense of belonging in the world.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tomahawks are commonly stocked on the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, many which are stationed in San Diego Bay.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Despite the risks, Democratic strategists like James Carville believe the party is better positioned politically, noting that Republicans control both the House and the Senate, as well as the White House.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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If all that wasn’t enough, 12 gold Arthurian knights have been positioned around the dial, acting as the Lady’s loyal protectors and hour markers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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Rayna James' house was located in Belle Meade, many scenes take place at the Bluebird Cafe, and other filming locations include Percy Warner Park, the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, The 5 Spot, The Parthenon at Centennial Park, The Grand Ole Opry, Biscuit Love, and more.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Taylor does have a bus pass and has been previously located in Milwaukee, police said.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and impact glass, and seal outside wall openings.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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What To Grow With Mums Thankfully, there are many beautiful options to plant with mums in a mixed flower garden.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Campbell knew Springsteen’s tongue was planted firmly in cheek.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deploy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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