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 irony is that in a market saturated with sustainability talk, Magnolia Pearl’s revolt feels almost old-fashioned.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The challenge is, as brands get wise to the trends in nomadic, traditional jewelry, the space is becoming saturated, says Jello.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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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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Kosher Young Turkey The brand’s Kosher Fresh Young Turkeys are certified kosher, and they’re soaked and salted with no giblets.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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Arrange soaked ladyfingers in a single layer in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish, trimming or breaking ladyfingers as needed to fit.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Still, a second-generation Jewish American sensibility permeated Caesar’s shows—not just in Yiddish tossed into barbarous tongues but in the pervasive mood of streetwise distrust.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The squash must be cubed to allow the heat to permeate all of the food.—
Laura Simpson,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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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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Related diseases come from isotopes in the nuclear fallout that can penetrate the human body and cause mutations in DNA, according to a 2024 paper from the American Society of Clinical Oncology Journal.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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This play can penetrate the walls of people's homes and their personal experiences in such intimate ways.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Fill (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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