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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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Recent Examples of examples
This must rank as one of the earliest examples of the travails of seeking to do business with China.
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Kerry Brown, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
This is one of the rare examples of a linear hit that also has a large proportion of viewing in streaming.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
When athletes are caught cheating, a number of familiar examples are often brought up.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
There are plenty of other examples.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The objective is to get that information and examples of sustainable design excellence in front of a wider audience in the general public, instead of focusing on industry engagement.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
What are examples of active investments?
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
In their community, there were few examples of how to support a child like him.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Keep reading for a world tour of examples of these varied and adaptable recipes.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Kerry Brown, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
This is one of the rare examples of a linear hit that also has a large proportion of viewing in streaming.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
When athletes are caught cheating, a number of familiar examples are often brought up.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
There are plenty of other examples.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The objective is to get that information and examples of sustainable design excellence in front of a wider audience in the general public, instead of focusing on industry engagement.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
What are examples of active investments?
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
In their community, there were few examples of how to support a child like him.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Keep reading for a world tour of examples of these varied and adaptable recipes.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examples
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Two independent types of tests were performed on tissue samples, which revealed abnormal proteins that cause CWD.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Like many others, Wang designs all samples himself, manufactures in Guangzhou and creates some special pieces by hand, which makes for healthier margins than those who import and export samples or products.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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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,
31 Oct. 2025
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The State Department also joined in this call, saying that cash donations in such instances work best and that those wishing to donate should do their homework, both on who is splicing the donations and what is needed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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In one of the first illustrations of Christopher Robin and Pooh from the first book Milne published, the young boy is sporting his signature bowl cut, but Pooh is not yet dressed in the red shirt that has become so familiar to children over the last 100 years.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 Oct. 2025
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The gang was featured in illustrations showing their method of travel to the city for the event — via hot air balloon — as well as spots on TODAY, Access Hollywood, NBC Nightly News for Kids promoting the contest.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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In 2018, Pavulaan traveled to South Carolina and collected a series of butterflies, examining the specimens.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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In total, the researchers analyzed 357 contemporary mosquitoes and 22 historical specimens, and used additional mosquito samples from a separate study, which beefed up the overall count to about 800.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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In all those cases, the fund may lack the capital for seizing the opportunity.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, increases in mortality and hospital admissions from respiratory diseases, asthma attacks and new cases of asthma, the EPA said.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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