as in to turn over
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Virtually half the team has turned over after going 9-4 in what now is last season.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026 -
The case will be turned over to the Prosecutor’s Office for review after the investigation.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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That will not happen if the trooper disappears into the cavernous state building that devoured more than $200 million in public funds for a yearslong renovation project.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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At night, resident bats come out to devour book-eating insects, providing a chemical-free way of protecting the collection.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Winners will scan a QR code to get their prize.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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These studies scan millions of common genetic markers to find tiny differences that are more common in people who have the disorder.—
Khloe Quill , Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Try a variety of Asian cuisine from food trucks and vendors, relax in the beer garden, browse merchandise and engage in hands-on activities such as the Chinese tea ceremony and learning how to use chopsticks.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Take cue from Stewart’s effortless loungewear and browse similar oversized crewneck sweatshirts from Amazon—including a dead ringer for her cheery yellow style.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Gobble (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobble%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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