as in to involve
to have as part of a whole
a lavish wedding entails extensive planning and often staggering expense
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The distinction is important because a felony arrest typically entails more rigid follow-up in court and a higher likelihood of jail detention, while a misdemeanor often ends with a citation and release on the spot.
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Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Asian Americans, the fastest-growing racial group in the country, are concerned about what the future political landscape entails for them.
—Earl Carr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This strategy entails buying a higher strike put and selling a lower strike put, creating a net debit position.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The revival of the brand under creative director Harris Reed entails both sides of its business.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Asian Americans, the fastest-growing racial group in the country, are concerned about what the future political landscape entails for them.
—Earl Carr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This strategy entails buying a higher strike put and selling a lower strike put, creating a net debit position.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The revival of the brand under creative director Harris Reed entails both sides of its business.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Dry Brining Instead of immersing the turkey in liquid, dry brining involves rubbing the turkey all over with a salt rub, sometimes combined with herbs or spices.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Given that many data breaches involve some combination of password compromise, phishing and a lack of robust data encryption, the notion of moving to a suite of productivity tools that are guided by privacy and security principles isn’t to be overlooked.Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The Gotham Film Awards is an annual industry event that provides recognition for outstanding voices in storytelling, including writers, actors, directors and producers.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Her role includes oversight of Sky Studio Elstree as well as Sky Studios (somewhat confusingly, ‘Sky Studios’ is also the name of the pay TV giant’s production arm).Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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With over 20 years of wine and hospitality experience, His career encompasses leadership roles in fine dining, corporate beverage innovation, and education, notably serving as a board member emeritus of the Boston Sommelier Society.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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While Lee hasn't disclosed specifics of her conditions, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digest and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), kidney disease encompasses a variety of conditions including diabetes and lupus nephritis.Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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Most of these products did not contain fluoride, and children who relied more on bottled water than tap water were seen to have uptick in dental caries.Nina Shapiro, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Summary Garlic contains many nutrients, including a sulfur-producing compound called allicin, that can benefit your health and may help prevent or ease colds or flu.Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Entail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entail. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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