as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
the reporter ferreted out massive evidence of corruption at city hall
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In Claude—a wayward young man whom everyone nonetheless finds promising—Louise sees a vessel for her remaining idealism.—
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Growing up near the beach, one learns there are many ways to build them.—
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New to Rhode Island, Ashley learns to fit in with a group of friends whose history runs deep.—
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But Mary, whose original name was Marama, soon discovers that his strange obsession with her culture is quite sinister.—
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In the days leading up to the wedding, however, Rachel discovers that her bloodline has been cursed.—
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The technology locates a dysfunctional region where the electrical wave repeatedly hits.—
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When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.—
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Who's responsible when AI gets it wrong?—
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CBS News,
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As her mother, Linda Emond's Susan gets only a few moments to shine — and milks every single one for all its worth, doling out wince-worthy advice rooted in real (if outdated) wisdom, as many mothers do.—
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Entertainment Weekly,
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“Ferrets (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferrets%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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