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as in groups
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as in parallels
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lines up
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March — Mexican commander José Castro orders Frémont to leave the territory.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
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Judge orders experts to investigate water woes In February 2025, Puerto Rico’s governor appointed Luis González Delgado as executive president of the island’s Water and Sewer Authority.—
Dánica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The story of chamoy really parallels this journey of blue-and-white ceramics, which got to Mexico because of Spanish colonialism and then was adopted by local artisans.—
Stephanie Shih
June 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The storyline parallels government cover-up narratives from the past (Pentagon Papers/Watergate) and today (Epstein Files), and touches on our current dehumanizing immigration policies.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The authors are Unilever employees and independent replication of the microbiome findings is still needed, but the broader simplification message aligns with what dermatologists already recommend.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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This statement aligns with Yartseva’s assertion that free cash flow, a measure of cash that can be taken out of a business, is a crucial driver of future stock returns.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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In an interview with the Observer responding to the scandal, Nazir said that his writing process consists largely of speech-to-text dictation on an Android phone.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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The 59-member caucus consists entirely of Democrats, including more than a third from Southern states.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The most unforgettable kisses tend to be the ones where both people pass each other’s biological screening, where the chemistry registers as genuine, not performed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Continue boiling at a moderately steady rate, stirring occasionally, until thermometer registers 230°F (tilt pan as needed so syrup covers bulb of thermometer for an accurate reading).—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Starter Eric Lauer battles erratic fastball command and early damage yet completes six innings, while the Rays’ Nick Martinez matches him before a bullpen misstep to Rojas decides a tight opener.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Some war-weary Republicans were eager to endorse the agreement — if the fine print matches the administration’s summary.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Twice a month, the organization accepts clothing and textile donations, which the RicRack team sorts on site.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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This analysis was aided by the use of BTInsights, an AI open-end coding software that sorts responses into similar categories.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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There was no immediate confirmation of that figure, which roughly equals five days of oil shipments through the waterway before the war began.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 June 2026
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There was no immediate confirmation of that figure, which roughly equals five days of oil shipments through the waterway before the war began.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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