as in to solve (for)
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Donation scrutinized The closest thing to a financial scandal happened in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic as the district was trying to figure out how to educate students remotely.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
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Related Stories As first-time parents, these two are doing everything with great intention, from figuring out Luca’s diet and routine to making the most of their time together.—
Sydney Cisco,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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They will automatically be deducted at checkout.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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As things stand with a dozen matches still to play, Wednesday are on course to finish the season with a minus points total, seven of the 18 points deducted for breaches of financial rules last autumn yet to be reclaimed by a team who have scored just twice since Boxing Day.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The challenge was maintaining that identity as the business scaled.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2026
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Under Kennedy, health officials have taken steps to scale back access to Covid vaccines and have taken a harder line on mRNA, the technology used in the Pfizer and Moderna shots.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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While astronomical seasons are measured by Earth’s position in relation to the sun, meteorological seasons are based on the annual temperature cycle.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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At 6 feet, 192 pounds, Bell, his hands measuring 10 inches, his arms 31 1/8, made his reputation by breaking tackles after making the catch.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Figure in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figure%20in. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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