as in requests
something that someone insists upon having
it's probably not a good idea to ignore a creditor's dun for repayment
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Noun
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Pro-Line did not respond Tuesday to requests for comment about the weight capacity of the 1981 vessel.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026 -
In their suit, Timberlake’s lawyers say they were notified Sunday that village officials intended to release some of the footage, with certain redactions, to comply with public records requests.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The election is widely seen as a three-way contest, shaped by voter frustration over widespread corruption and demands for greater accountability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Since federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minnesota, Democrats have remained firm in their demands for reforms, which include requiring immigration agents to wear body cameras and identification, banning them from wearing masks and mandating judicial warrants for arrests on private property.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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What galls them is Toberoff’s tooth-and-nail negotiations and his insistence on becoming a producer himself, complete with credit and fees.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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What especially galls Marion is having eight touchdowns called back this season.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The company, however, remains entangled in several ongoing lawsuits, including one in which a state judge ruled last week that Sable still needed to comply with state and local requirements before a restart as outlined in the federal consent decree that followed the 2015 spill.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Peters was found guilty of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant and one count each of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with the requirements of the secretary of state.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Now, Zelenskyy is faced with ultimatums from Moscow and Washington to give up Ukrainian land, Fesenko said — something the Ukrainian leader is unlikely accept in the face of domestic public opinion.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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This approach preserves deniability and avoids public ultimatums.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But what Mom noticed most were the thoughtful touches—yoga mats in the closet, dogs padding through the lobby of this pet-friendly property, bikes ready for guests to explore.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Her first concern, Bloor said, was getting the family dogs out of the room before anything escalated.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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She was hired as the school's bookkeeper in 2018 responsible for internal accounts, the budget, accounts payable, petty cash, purchase orders and requisitions.—
Scott Butler,
Florida Times-Union,
29 Jan. 2026
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The decision to remove McDonald from his director position, place him on leave and investigate came after an internal audit raised concerns over his travel requisitions and advances, TSU President Dwayne Tucker said earlier this year.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Nov. 2025
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What troubles many Americans today is not simply the possibility of conflict, but the sense that conclusions are being announced without the underlying proof being publicly tested.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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For Moore, the resident who is leading the charge against the cameras, potential surveillance of the immigrant community is what troubles her the most.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Duns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duns. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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