as in treats
to behave toward in a stated way
you need to be nice to your brother
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Also, first-time buyers need a state government that is actually on their side, not one that treats housing as an abstract debate.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026 -
The county needs leadership that treats housing production as urgent while getting the details right.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Complementing this portrait, executive producer Katie Lee Biegel serves as culinary consultant and food stylist, working alongside executive producer Ryan Biegel, to help bring the restaurant’s menu and culinary artistry vividly to life.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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In addition to her writing duties, Kazan serves as co-showrunner and executive producer, with Jeb Stuart on as co-showrunner and executive producer as well.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Chief Justice John Roberts, who handles emergency petitions out of Virginia, will decide whether to reject the petition on his own or refer the petition to the full Supreme Court for a decision.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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The concierge handles that matchmaking from the member’s profile, pairing travelers to properties based on preferences rather than price.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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“Is (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is%20%28to%29. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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