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Verb
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When one of the work van owners interrupted the thieves, one of the thieves took out a gun and tried to take the owner's vehicle.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026 -
In January, Ye took out a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal, apologizing for antisemitic remarks.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2026
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Eureka Day, in particular, found its universality in the specificity of its liberal, well-to-do day-school officials and the panic that the hot topic of vaccines unleashed.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Approximately two hours later, guests were unleashed once again into Devil Wears Prada Land, where more activations—a Zillow Rentals elevator!—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Gave way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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