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as in to produce
to become the father of Abraham was quite old when he got Isaac, his only son

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as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality it's going to get colder as winter approaches

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noun

as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant in some animal species, a new mate will refuse to raise another male's get

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  • Workshop attendees will learn about free Arkansas resources, digital health clinics, a free 24/7 brain and spine call center, brain injury support groups and more.
    Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
  • During a March appearance on The Pivot Podcast, Jelly revealed what he's learned after being married to Bunnie for eight years.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 24 May 2025
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  • Just be sure to click that boss button before you get caught goofing off.
    John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
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    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 23 May 2025
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  • The film is produced by Hype Studios and Gold Rush Pictures.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 May 2025
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    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 May 2025
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  • Its success convinced officials to move forward with plans to turn Starlight into a full-scale outdoor theater, and its 10-show inaugural season proceeded in 1951.
    Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
  • Once children were in an orphanage, parents could be convinced – or coerced – into relinquishing them for adoption.
    Time, Time, 15 May 2025
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  • JoJo Romero regaining his form Speaking of pitchers who have turned it around, Romero has found his groove again.
    Katie Woo, New York Times, 26 May 2025
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    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
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  • But until Tuesday afternoon, four days out, there had been no announcement of what acts would be performing, or even where the show would be held The radio silence annoyed fans, who said so online.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
  • Nearly one-half of Republicans (52%) are annoyed with how much attention is being paid to climate change vs. only 13% for Democrats.
    Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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  • Fantasy had become mainstream, and the NFL realized that fantasy-football players were among its most passionate fans.
    David Hill, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
  • The situation became even more tense when her father, who was visiting at the time, stepped in and accused her of being ungrateful.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 24 May 2025
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  • The Los Angeles Sparks earned the second-most votes for their pairing of Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson, and the Wings received votes after the addition of No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
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    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025

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