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as in exists
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in ranks
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
our school's football team is first in its division
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as in happens
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of is
Rothrock said there is no specific type of offender, such as a foreign visitor unaware of American laws.
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Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
What Wine Institute is arguing Tim Schmelzer, vice president of California state relations for Wine Institute, said there is no consumer transparency problem.
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Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
There is an intimacy, of course, with these two characters.
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Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
There is a new life and buzz to this environment after the two quick goals.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
While there is no shortage of impressive deals on clever travel accessories and comfy matching sets, Prime Day’s sneaker selection stands out.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
What Wine Institute is arguing Tim Schmelzer, vice president of California state relations for Wine Institute, said there is no consumer transparency problem.
—
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
There is an intimacy, of course, with these two characters.
—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
There is a new life and buzz to this environment after the two quick goals.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
While there is no shortage of impressive deals on clever travel accessories and comfy matching sets, Prime Day’s sneaker selection stands out.
—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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No video evidence exists to show exactly how the Lachman fire started, much less that Rinderknecht was the one who lit the blaze.
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Attendees can enjoy lively sets before and after each screening from Cinespia’s signature DJs, along with a free photo booth, a wine bar and concession stands throughout the evening.
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Today, the resort city consistently ranks as one of the most expensive in Southern California with a median home price of more than $3 million.
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The state also ranks fourth in the nation for childhood poverty and hunger, according to Katie Ruth Camp, the organization's vice president of marketing and public relations.
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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At Cosmedica, the price is built to remove the small logistics that make a foreign trip stressful, and most of the planning happens before a patient lands.
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According to Silva, who lives near Comala, the restaurants worth noting here are Cuaxiote, De La Suerte, and Hacienda Pascual Nogueras with chef Alan Ramos.
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Heston is at his most gleefully cynical as Robert Thorn, a police detective who lives and works in a New York City decimated by environmental deterioration and dwindling resources.
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And yet some Democrats were clear-eyed about the work that lies ahead to bring the party together as new divisions flared in the wake of Mamdani's success.
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Wong believes the future lies not in eliminating uncertainty but in helping people better understand it.
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What a great gesture when every gentleman removes his hat, and every man, woman and child places a hand over his or her heart as the anthem is presented.
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Island Queen is a compelling exploration of equality through the life of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas, a woman born into slavery who refuses to accept the limits society places on her because of race or gender.
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The only exception to this rule, CMS notes, comes when referring to the Earth in relation to other celestial bodies.
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The goal comes amid a tough week for Messi and his family.
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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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