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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
In his petition, Kjoller, who was ultimately convicted on the firearms charges, alleges that all three cases included examples of AI use gone wrong.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Over 300 examples have been sold.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
One of his favorite examples came from a fellow traveler named Kelly Narowski.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Outside the home, Axiom technicians will evaluate landscape conditions to assess the potential for pest activity; examples include yards with cluttered landscaping, loose debris, wood piles, or standing water.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
This must rank as one of the earliest examples of the travails of seeking to do business with China.
—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
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Over 300 examples have been sold.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
One of his favorite examples came from a fellow traveler named Kelly Narowski.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Outside the home, Axiom technicians will evaluate landscape conditions to assess the potential for pest activity; examples include yards with cluttered landscaping, loose debris, wood piles, or standing water.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
This must rank as one of the earliest examples of the travails of seeking to do business with China.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examples
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On the day of the crash, the FBI collected pictures of the car’s exterior, paint samples and other evidence, according to an affidavit filed by the Justice Department.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their knack for samples, melodies, and sculpting moments of bliss is intoxicating.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 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.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
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The most likely scenario might be that, yes, a few more athletes than before, perhaps especially those who are in financial trouble, are turning to sports betting as a way to generate a modest amount of extra income—or, in some instances, to work off their own gambling debt.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each page features full-color illustrations and only a few lines of text, making Xolo an excellent pick for reluctant readers, graphic novel lovers, and kids who’ve just begun to find their way into longer stories.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The children's book is co-authored by Thompson and Bryan Tucker, with illustrations by Tony Neal.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Commonly grown as multi-trunked specimens, the exfoliating bark takes center stage in winter with peeling layers of cinnamon-brown.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Collectors have become increasingly fanatical about pristine fresh-to-market or new old-stock watches, but Biebuyck says the reality is that such specimens are incredibly rare.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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In some cases, actions of the British armed forces have been described as unjustified.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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In many of these cases, individual players have got caught by highly sensitive algorithms put in place by the betting companies to detect unusual activity.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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