as in to find out
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Their calculations analyzed factors including geometry, friction, as well as motion dynamics to find out how effectively the chains could wrap around drone rotors during flight.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026 -
Since then, thousands have flocked to theaters nationwide to see the award-winning performer and find out what all the fuss is about.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Giacomo, a 50-1 shot, wins the Kentucky Derby, running down a game Afleet Alex in the final strides and generating a huge payoff.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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This dress included floral embroidery around the collar, neckline, cuffs and running down the front placket of the design.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Stanford University even studied Chino as a model for post-COVID academic recovery.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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So scientists like McClymont look for clever ways to study obscure features of the past, such as her research focus of how the Antarctic environment has changed over tens of thousands of years.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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Try to do it in advance so that the conversation can be heard as a request to plan, rather than a demand for course correction.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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The disease left her unable to hear much of anything, including conversation.—
Bob Brody,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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But the Andes virus detected in the cruise ship outbreak may be able to spread between people in rare cases.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Many companies are working on developing better ways to screen for the disease, through blood tests that detect markers for multiple cancers, for example.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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The process to adopt a child from foster care includes training, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Investigators determined that Skuce hired Logan Delp to kill Sheppard in order to prevent him from gaining custody or further visitation with his child.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Given this, savvy bettors wait to place their wager until just before post time to better ascertain the final odds.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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But MetroCard and cash payments were unverifiable for the teams, which are equipped with handheld readers that can ascertain whether an OMNY card, bank card or smartphone has recently been used to pay a fare.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The basement spa is a favorite among discerning locals, especially its facials.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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What was once purely functional, is now a small detail that carries weight for those with a discerning eye.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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“Major (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major%20%28in%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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