as in to allow (for)
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By the closing epilogue of the MM romance novel, the author must figure out how to create honest stakes for a gay couple in an overwhelmingly heteronormative context that threatens the heroes with societal subjugation and maybe even physical punishment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Imagine thinking the Dodgers’ brain trust won’t figure out how to win whenever a salary cap is introduced.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Instead of writing off the cost of certain assets over several years, businesses can generally deduct the full cost upfront, within limits.—
Forbes Money Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Bonus depreciation allows businesses to deduct up to the full cost of new machinery or equipment during its first year of use, rather than spreading out deductions over multiple years.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Smaller extruders offer control but struggle to scale.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The company’s pre-seed round gives it time to scale the generative learning engine that underpins the platform and to explore commercialisation.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Factor (in or into or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor%20%28in%20or%20into%20or%20out%29. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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