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one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
a war bonnet that is a fine example of Native American handicraft
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The addition of Hines and Williams are examples of how the portal can be used to supplement high school recruiting.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent examples include Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton, who both tore their Achilles during last year’s playoffs after dealing with calf strains.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Other examples include a giant Trump banner being hung at the Justice Department earlier this year.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Below are five examples of such paths.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
These are examples of the kinds of difficult change that are inevitable in life, but few of us have the skills to navigate well.
—Harvard Business Review, 29 Apr. 2026
Here are a few examples of what to expect at the event, which supports youth music programs throughout Los Angeles County.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Teachers share examples from their own communities, moments when something posted as a joke crossed a line and led to real consequences.
—Samantha Hirsch, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
In fact, the anthropological literature is full of examples where academics claiming such a triumphal godlike position really just foster a neocolonial project.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent examples include Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton, who both tore their Achilles during last year’s playoffs after dealing with calf strains.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Other examples include a giant Trump banner being hung at the Justice Department earlier this year.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Below are five examples of such paths.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
These are examples of the kinds of difficult change that are inevitable in life, but few of us have the skills to navigate well.
—Harvard Business Review, 29 Apr. 2026
Here are a few examples of what to expect at the event, which supports youth music programs throughout Los Angeles County.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Teachers share examples from their own communities, moments when something posted as a joke crossed a line and led to real consequences.
—Samantha Hirsch, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
In fact, the anthropological literature is full of examples where academics claiming such a triumphal godlike position really just foster a neocolonial project.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examples
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All hamburger samples will be served as half-portions (3 ounces), and event proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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These have all been opportunistic samples from taxidermists.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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The reason Wagner and the Magic have to be cautious with the injury is because there have been several instances in the past where players around the league have played on a calf strain and subsequently tore their Achilles tendon.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Winslow Homer, a decade younger than Church, started his career by making illustrations for Harper’s Weekly during the Civil War.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The president has taken to frequently posting fake illustrations of himself, including one of him being embraced by Jesus.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The measure to authorize the culling of 80 of these specimens is due to the uncontrolled growth of the invasive species in the Magdalena River basin, said Minister Vélez when announcing the decision.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education in Loves Park set up a display table featuring specimens and educational information about how birds control pests such as rodents and insects.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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King was perhaps most respected for his decisions on immigration cases.—
Jay Weaver,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Historian Marvin Dunn echoed that concern, describing a disconnect among younger Black people who did not live through — and in many cases were never deeply taught about — the violence, intimidation and systemic barriers that shaped earlier generations’ fight for the ballot.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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