as in places
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
the plan is to emplace more guns on the ridge north of the camp
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What a great gesture when every gentleman removes his hat, and every man, woman and child places a hand over his or her heart as the anthem is presented.
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Island Queen is a compelling exploration of equality through the life of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas, a woman born into slavery who refuses to accept the limits society places on her because of race or gender.
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Christian Guy, Executive Director of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, situates it inside something larger still.
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The 83-year-old singer’s latest LP, Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife, situates him as comfortably as ever at the intersection of soul, country, and traditional worship music.
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Bond puts increase in value when bond prices fall and interest rates rise, allowing investors to offset losses elsewhere in their portfolios if borrowing costs jump unexpectedly.
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That puts those Lawler-supporting Democrats in the unique position of helping choose his next opponent by voting in the June 23 primary.
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China races to match Mythos’ capabilities Anthropic’s letter positions the AI firm as intent on helping the US hold the line so that China cannot surpass US capabilities.
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That dual role positions him as a participant in shaping the project's direction and presentation.
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The lightweight cream deposits a subtle wash of color, and blends tracelessly to create a fresh-faced, no-makeup-makeup finish.
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This is one in which the user deposits cash that serves as its’ purchase limit.
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Whoever wins the Republican runoff sets up a high-profile, big-money matchup.
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But the decision sets up a circuit court split with rulings from the fifth and eighth circuits.
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Video shared by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele reportedly showed the moment a Salvadorian rescuer locates a woman, identified as Belkys Barreto, trapped under rubble in Caraballeda, and reassures her that help is near.
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It's sturdily built, quick to set up and automatically locates night sky targets and provides crisp, clear views of them.
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“Emplaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplaces. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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