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Adverb
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Prevost was first revealed as a White Sox fan when his brother, John Prevost, mentioned it in an interview with WGN-TV.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025 -
Rob Pelinka first signed young forward Jake LaRavia and then backed up that move by signing Deandre Ayton.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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The plant species now stretches about 4,000 square feet, helping absorb water and keep the building cool with an assist from sun-reflecting membrane laid underneath.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Adverb
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Glaser was also nominated earlier this year by the Costume Designers Guild.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Consider these approaches: • Introduce the topic early.—
Keith D. Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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And the techie giants are in hot pursuit: F1 marks a brilliant breakthrough for Apple, and Amazon MGM before long will be unfurling a new Bond.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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Like technology in general, this will pervade all sectors before long.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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