as in situating
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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My cross-cultural background played a significant role in situating the project across two cities that are worlds apart geographically and culturally.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025 -
The promise of Sherald’s exhibition underscored the High’s commitment to situating Black artists at the forefront of its programming, a priority that has only grown more urgent as Atlanta continues to expand its identity as an art capital.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Sep. 2025
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The study suggests placing one spacecraft in each of the three corners of the pyramid's base, which would be arranged on a plane (a virtual, flat surface) around L1.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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With the tariffs firmly in place, representatives from both associations said most buyers are either delaying or not placing new orders.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Blooming Jelly Tie-Front Long-Sleeve Blouse Blooming Jelly’s flirty blouse makes putting together a business casual look breezy with its polished V-neck collar, button-cuff sleeves, satin fabric, and charming front ties.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Spencer and Wragg then tried to flip the house by putting it on the market for nearly $250,000, the complaint says.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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For companies like Minotti, positioning a showroom in the heart of the nation’s capital allows the firm to tap into the potential spurred by new projects and developments nationwide.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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But between his transcendent skill set, maturity beyond his years, and global appeal, the 21-year-old is already positioning himself as the league’s next great ambassador and possibly the face of the NBA.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Wichita Police Department is now asking for the community’s help in identifying and locating the female and anybody that recognizes her or might have any information about her identity or whereabouts should reach out to the Wichita Police Department immediately.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The data revealed canines have an 11 percent higher chance of being found than their feline counterparts, highlighting the different challenges in locating and recovering missing pets.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The officer swung his undercover truck around, radioing his team to converge on a man who was depositing a $50 bill into the machine.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pederson had been withdrawing money from the Ronald McDonald House checking account and depositing it into her personal PayPal account, according to the criminal complaint.—
Karen Madden,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The bag may be a method of capturing and disposing of space debris.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After disposing of the product, Trader Joe's customers can reach the company by phone at 626-599-3817, or by filling out an online form.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Emplacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplacing. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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