as in combined
to come together to form a single unit
carbon atoms link up to form a diamond crystal
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Wheeler, a three-time All-Star, had only given up one home run in his six other starts this season combined.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026 -
In their scenes together, Ahmed plays straight man so Khan can go huge, all breezy confidence and street smarts combined as a defense against the countless stereotypes the bearded, accented, proudly Muslim Zulfi must face every day.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Museum officials have not suggested that Saturday’s evacuation was connected to the earlier controversy, and police have not indicated any link between the two incidents.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
31 May 2026
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In today’s environment there has been a clear shift in the higher education space to focus more heavily on brand and strategic partnerships as engines to drive not just awareness but growth—growth that is directly connected to student acquisition, retention, trust and loyalty.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Bezel setting is central to my work, as nearly every piece is built around handmade bezels which, in 22-karat gold, can be fused rather than soldered and then shaped and set entirely by hand using simple tools due to the metal’s purity and softness.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Once formed, the stars fused these two elements together, which created heavier elements that made later generations of stars.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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“Linked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linked%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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