as in to turn over
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Greeley Police Department Greeley police initially investigated the crash, but it has since been turned over to Colorado State Patrol's vehicular crimes unit.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Once unclaimed property is turned over to the state, the state becomes the custodian for the funds.—
New York Daily News Special Sections,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Still in search of the perfect sweet treat to devour this Valentine’s Day?—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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My son devoured his giant burger quesadilla, and the chilaquiles burger (chips, sauce and egg atop a burger patty) was messy, tasty fun.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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My eyes scanned the faces around me, all of them powdered in ash.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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Expedition leader Jason Edmunds was at the front of the group, rifle slung around his shoulder, scanning the landscape for polar and black bears that live in these gorgeous, but harsh, environs.—
Robert Annis,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Keep reading to browse more of my top finds below.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Guests can explore clans and heritage, browse vendors, see Highland athletics and get a taste of Scotland through food and sound.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Gobble (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobble%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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