as in to pass (into)
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The new Vermillion sheeting collection is made with 52 percent polyester infused with CiClo technology and 48 percent modal.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
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The city’s multicultural energy infuses its evolving story, creating a welcoming space for travelers seeking both connection and culture.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The official Cuban narrative is often saturated with references to external causes of the crisis—with American sanctions as the preferred target—and refuses to acknowledge the outright failure of its economic model and the domestic drivers of the national crisis.—
Ricardo Torres,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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And with the domestic market increasingly saturated with EVs, Chinese companies are looking to sell their cars elsewhere around the globe.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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As an alternate way to make avocado peel tea, put the powder in a sachet and steep it.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tea Forte’s premium teas come in self-standing tea bags that are perfect for steeping.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The young singer-songwriter became an interpreter of others’ works, imbuing them with a unique character missing on earlier recordings.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Among the actors, the highlight turns out to be It breakout Lillis, who imbues Carrie with a vulnerability that smoothes over some sizable gaps in the character’s development.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Permeable pavers allow rainwater to soak into the ground, reducing flood risk, while offering an upscale look.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nestle the sandwiches vertically in a pan to maximize crispy golden ridges, and soak overnight in custard.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Storm says fear permeated daily life.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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The objective permeated throughout conversations before and after Sunday’s season finale loss to the New York Giants.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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With each pot, cast iron skillet, and cooking utensil, Gilmore exemplified this longstanding tradition in Black life, negotiating her identity in America and resisting the ills of racial segregation that pervaded nearly every aspect of her community.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Reference to lynchings pervaded the cases arising from the roundup.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The watershed also is situated on relatively flat, low-lying and porous terrain, enabling higher tides to penetrate deeper into the freshwater marshes through the vast network of canals that holds the watershed together.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Massaging it into the scalp helps stimulate circulation and allows the product to penetrate more effectively.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Fill (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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