as in sleeps
to be in an inactive state
bears hibernating in their dens
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The Role of Leadership in Cybersecurity In today’s business environment, the responsibility for cybersecurity rests squarely with leadership.—
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Located 50 minutes away from Rome and perched on ancient hilltops that are 700 meters above sea level, the property rests on eight hectares of land.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Hibernates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernates. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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