as in to find out
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La Casa de los Famosos All Stars viewers tuned into the Telemundo competition to find out if Aleska would appear on the show but her seat remained empty.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025 -
This will also allow HR to find out about any accommodations or other concerns that will need to be addressed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The mountains rose steeply on each side at this point, and the brook that ran down the valley was swift and noisy, swollen by rain.—
Horace R. Hinkley,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2025
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The queen consort wore an emerald green dress with contrasting fabric on the rounded collar of the garment and running down the sleeves.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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Those recently unearthed will be housed at the Iraqi Museum in Baghdad, where they will be further studied.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Pray with others, study the stars, then bow to the One who flung them into space.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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But just as bizarre was the fact that the Northern Irishman didn't even want to hear about it.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Cicadas make sure they are seen and heard during these events.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The researchers ruled out the existence of other planets within the habitable zone of Barnard's Star. MORE: Parade of planets this month will feature celestial bodies in alignment The planets are difficult to detect because their stars shine so brightly next to them, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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These devices automatically attempt to restore power after detecting a power line issue.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
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The man’s cause and manner of death will be determined following an autopsy, authorities said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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The amount of calories burned while sleeping can be calculated by first determining the number of calories expended per hour of the day.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Often the criticism manifests as a specific symptom of a larger cause that management needs to ascertain.—
Rob Davis,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Financials The company’s implosion has been global, though the degree of damage has been hard to ascertain in each country.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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There is no better partner to help transform the visual identity to match our discerning customers than Chaz Jordan.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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These talents from the AD PRO Directory are at the top of their game, attracting the Windy City’s most discerning clients and tackling everything from glamorous Gold Coast penthouses to modern farmhouse-style family retreats in Hinsdale.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Major (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major%20%28in%29. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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