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as in where
in what manner or way how and where did you meet each other? if you show me precisely how this is confusing, I would be happy to explain

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The framework used for this year’s pilot course, which was distributed last summer, included an examination of intersectionality, which considers how different identities combine to impact someone’s experience - such as being Black and female. Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023 And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban? John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023 At least once a week, Richard Glossip’s defense team connects on the phone – sometimes to catch up, and other times to strategize on how to save the life of the Oklahoma man on death row. Brynn Gingras, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023 The show aims to continue Hagendorf’s mission of bridging the gap between artists and fans sharing inspiring stories, with musicians and non-musician guests discussing how music has influenced their lives. Michele Amabile Angermiller, Variety, 10 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for how
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  • Money poured in from as far away as Singapore, Taiwan and Australia, according to a class-action lawsuit filed in July against Wells Fargo, where Beasley had an attorney trust account to hold and disburse client money.
    Lizzie Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Nonetheless, the Bengals will still need to build depth at certain positions and that’s where prospects from Saturday’s game have an opportunity to showcase their skills early ahead of the NFL Combine and/or their respective college pro days.
    Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 3 Feb. 2023
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  • Hippler is allowing the account’s click activity pertaining to knives and knife accessories, the payment method used, and details of items in the cart, including all items added to the cart and removed from the cart or wish listed in the shopping bag.
    Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
  • With exquisite attention to detail, FAMILY PORTRAIT expertly uses stop-motion’s surreal nature to reveal the discord that arises from the collision of each family member’s coping methods.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
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  • In the competitive world of alternative investments, SWI Group has distinguished itself through an approach that emphasizes local market knowledge as a key differentiator.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Our approach to ethical AI must be proactive rather than reactive, which means assessing every step for the potential to cause harm or ethical breaches at the planning stage.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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  • During these inspections, travelers may be questioned or their electronic devices looked through as a way to confirm their identity and reasons for being in the U.S.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • That should once again be a classic offensive showdown, a perfect way for NFL fans to wind down after eating lots of food.
    Seth Quinn, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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  • Other 1816 benefits: • More strategy, more intrigue.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 May 2025
  • The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee responded to the GOP’s strategy by pointing to Trump.
    Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 14 May 2025
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  • For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
    Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
  • Encourage agile methodologies and continuous learning to help teams stay ahead of evolving technologies.
    Bhupendra Singh, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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  • To compensate for the lack of these conveniences, the village depends on ancient techniques that were in place before the first Europeans arrived.
    Smithsonian magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
  • Fraudsters leverage geo-specific techniques to adapt their scams based on user location and browser type, making their deception more effective and harder to track.
    Sergii Denysenko, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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  • This treatment offers the potential for full recovery, provided it is administered in a timely manner.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Video Shows Brothers, 7 and 9, Engaged in Armed Standoff with Police After Refusing to Turn Over Loaded Gun An autopsy report released soon after determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma to the head and the manner of death to be homicide.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 14 May 2025

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