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Noun
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In this context of modernization, the need arises to adopt new technological paradigms that maximize the capabilities and benefits of modernized infrastructures.—
Manuel Sanchez,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025 -
Born Again, by Frank Miller (Sin City) and John Romita Jr. Opposite Vincent D’Onofrio, Charlie Cox sold Murdock’s pain and fury incredibly well, and Netflix viewers ate it up, leading the show to multiple seasons, awards, and a new paradigm in the opening credits of shows.—
Nola Pfau,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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In this instance, the main focus isn't the sausages.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are unique instances of automakers figuratively moving mountains and spending billions of dollars to get things done more quickly.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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For example, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) will run the grid, but the power over market rules will still be set by a regional organization subject to Trump’s FERC.—
Jamie Court,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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If, for example, a company spends £20m on a 10 per cent stake in Chelsea Women, then that will justify the £200m figure that has raised eyebrows.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Friction point: The Trump administration's wide-reaching and ground-shaking policies have mobilized a varied cross section of Americans affected by political, economic, social and legal changes.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025
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An enormous cross section of artists — from pop hitmakers like Lil Nas X and Shaboozey to should-be country stars Mickey Guyton and Brittney Spencer to contemporary roots and indie stalwarts like Adia Victoria, Buffalo Nichols, and Allison Russell— can all partly thank Giddens for their career.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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The monument also includes the Thomas Condon Paleontology and Visitor Center, which contains thousands of fossil specimens and features a research laboratory that's open to the public.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The First to Know test offers a 15-minute diagnosis from one to three drops of blood that correctly identifies 99.5% of negative specimens and 93.4% of positive specimens.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The blood sample is usually analyzed at a separate center, so results can take a few days to come back.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD,
Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Detectives were able to obtain a sample of the fetal tissue, which was transported to the state forensic laboratory.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is a club, as the Joy Division classic goes, that is meant to fall apart when Easter arrives.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Glenn’s silver-screen legacy includes small parts in genuine classics like Nashville (1975) and Apocalypse Now (1979) to major roles in The Right Stuff (1983), The Hunt for Red October (1990), and The Bourne Ultimatum (2007).—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the third round range, the Bills generally rely on a prototype for certain positions — defensive end among them — to give their picks the best chance to succeed in the NFL.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Slice an ambitious goal into micro-wins—a prototype, a key call, a test launch.—
Adam Levine,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Locus classicus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locus%20classicus. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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