as in to pass (into)
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But the distinction may not be quite so neat, because the record is infused by Jesus, Christian imagery and matters of God to an extent that goes beyond easy symbolism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026 -
The mayor’s team should infuse job quality considerations throughout the contracting process, including working extensively with procurement officials.—
Terri Gerstein,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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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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And the heat shield’s performance has steeped Orion in controversy and criticism.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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Most teas need to be steeped for between 2–5 minutes.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
26 Dec. 2025
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Gisele Bündchen's 18kt gold and diamond necklace is imbued with special meaning.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Farr recorded the album on vintage TASCAM multi-track recorders and did his overdubs on reel-to-reel tape, a finicky process that stretches the tape and imbues the music with the ghosts of previous takes.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
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Allow the socks to soak at least 8 hours or overnight, and then wash in warm or hot water with a good quality detergent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Laurie Haller, of Costa Mesa, was soaking her foot Monday morning to ease the pain following her seventh stingray hit that happened just four feet from shore.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Living on location throughout the shoot fostered a rare level of trust and intimacy that permeates every frame.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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The modern digital landscape is dominated by warring platforms and constantly changing monetization schemes, leaving the average consumer with a daily scroll permeated by ads, slop, and the same six viral videos that have been circulating for years.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fear pervades Iran’s capital In Tehran, a witness told the AP that the streets were empty at the sunset call to prayers each night.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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In addition to which, negativity pervades everything.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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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 19 Jan. 2026.
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