as in to cater (to)
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Rather than intellectualize the club, the song gives in to a thumping house beat and fame’s champagne-gold façade.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026 -
The figures are given in ranges so a precise value wasn't disclosed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The plans submitted by the president say that the Eisenhower Executive Office Building is an eyesore that has long been criticized and has fallen into disrepair since its completion.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The auction allocates securities based on the bids submitted, with primary dealers often purchasing a significant share and then distributing those securities in the secondary market.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
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The ceiling was noticeably bowed, and the floor was partly rotted.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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As a bowing line of storms sweeps into our area from the west Tuesday night, the main danger will be straight-line wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Give over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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