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homework

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as in schoolwork

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Recent Examples of homework As a kid, Tao imagined that what professional mathematicians did was solve problems assigned to them, sort of like homework. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026 And my trainer would also give me footage to break down at night for homework. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026 Let a simple exchange be useful without turning it into homework. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 Now the board has to add a second position search to their homework, with the announcement last week that Watson has decided to conclude her tenure with the La Porte Symphony Orchestra. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for homework

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Parents can start by asking what their teens enjoy doing online, which activities feel meaningful and whether certain habits are interfering with sleep, schoolwork or family time.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Parents, educators and child development experts have been sounding alarms over children’s use of AI chatbots, which have been blamed for facilitating cheating on schoolwork and even suicide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

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Amused, the actor offered a gentle lesson in mixing the perfect vodka and orange juice—just one of countless tales this legendary hotel has collected over nearly a century.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Not knowing the answer could be the most useful part of today’s lesson.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

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Pale olive-green lattice doors led to the bathroom, which had a stand-alone bathtub with a wooden reading caddy, a Toto toilet, and Dusit’s own bath amenities by Devarana.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
One study found improved reading comprehension for college students with ADHD – but about as much improvement for their peers without the disorder.

— Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

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