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as in contains
to have as part of a whole
the college application included some thought-provoking essay questions
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as in houses
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
that inextinguishable spark of liberty that is included within every human being
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Recent Examples of includes
Paul Pidutti’s excellent HHOF rankings site has Brind’Amour way down in a tie for 27th among eligible forwards, behind a long list that includes John LeClair, Keith Tkachuk, Patrik Elias, Henrik Zetterberg, Ryan Getzlaf and Rick Nash, to name several significantly ahead of him.
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James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The subdivision includes 355 single-family homes, 33 common lots and one commercial lot.
—Noah Daly
june 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Pan is banking on the tactic to win the Democrat-leaning 6th Congressional District, which under newly redrawn lines includes West Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin and communities north and east of Sacramento.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
The current lineup includes Magnesium Reset Spray, $48, Lasting Lip Balm, $12, and The Luminizing Face Moisturizer, $48.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
This includes the show’s CG intro sequence, which was animated to her score, rather than having her score it to the animation.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
The film pairs newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell with an all-star cast that includes Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith with Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, and more.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 June 2026
The Primm family, owners of the land that includes three casino resorts and other businesses along the 15 Freeway, announced Tuesday a partnership intended to save the struggling state-line strip and hundreds of jobs.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Worked on by architect Julia Morgan for nearly 30 years, the estate, which was never officially finished, includes 165 rooms and 123 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways, where Hearst displayed his impressive art collection.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The subdivision includes 355 single-family homes, 33 common lots and one commercial lot.
—Noah Daly
june 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Pan is banking on the tactic to win the Democrat-leaning 6th Congressional District, which under newly redrawn lines includes West Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin and communities north and east of Sacramento.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
The current lineup includes Magnesium Reset Spray, $48, Lasting Lip Balm, $12, and The Luminizing Face Moisturizer, $48.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
This includes the show’s CG intro sequence, which was animated to her score, rather than having her score it to the animation.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
The film pairs newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell with an all-star cast that includes Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith with Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, and more.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 June 2026
The Primm family, owners of the land that includes three casino resorts and other businesses along the 15 Freeway, announced Tuesday a partnership intended to save the struggling state-line strip and hundreds of jobs.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Worked on by architect Julia Morgan for nearly 30 years, the estate, which was never officially finished, includes 165 rooms and 123 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways, where Hearst displayed his impressive art collection.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for includes
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It is widely accepted that a teaspoon of productive soil generally contains between 100 million and one billion bacteria, thus the name and rallying cry of the Forum.—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The final film contains 82 minutes of score.—
Jon Burlingame,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The campus houses the towering Obama Presidential Museum, community and civic space The Forum, the Home Court NBA regulation-sized basketball court and athletic facility, and a brand new branch of the Chicago Public Library.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The Lyric Theater, which primarily served as a community hub for speakers, meetings, vaudeville shows and movies, received a facelift in 2014 and now houses the Black Archives.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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At May Mobility, Olson said that involves installing systems in autonomous cars that are capable of simulating and assessing various scenarios simultaneously and choosing the best option.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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On Saturday, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department said the case involves a county resident believed to have been exposed to the disease during international travel.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Sitting unassumingly on a city plaza, the spruce structure encloses a windowless cylinder of silence.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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The chicken embryo is embedded in the membrane that encloses the yolk, and the tension on the membrane provided by the yolk is needed for the embryo to develop properly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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The fast-tracking is part of a modernization effort for the B-21 that also encompasses the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile and the F-47 next-generation combat aircraft.—
David Szondy
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2026
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The senior official said the broader regional agreement encompasses Lebanon, Israel, and Gulf states but would not deprive Israel of the right to defend itself.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
12 June 2026
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The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.—
Larry Stansbury,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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The design uses a privacy wall that encases both seats in the last row, similar to those found in first-class seats with privacy doors.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The role also entails working with the Office of Justice Programs, which awards grant money to victims services organizations that work directly to assist crime victims and local law enforcement.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This entails freezing them in a single layer, rapidly exposing them to the freezer's cold air.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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An arched ceiling soars above the living room, where geometric tile surrounds the fireplace and French doors open to the yard.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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What surrounds that figure is harder to parse, because two loud and opposing narratives are vying for attention.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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