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as in labeling
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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as in characterizing
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in recording
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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Recent Examples of marking
Two New York City officials told ABC News on Wednesday that an event company had filed a permit requesting the closure of West 31st Street near Madison Square Garden from July 2-4, marking the first concrete sign of planning for a possible wedding on July 3.
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Their visit coincides with an event marking one year to the start of the Invictus Games, the biennial sporting competition Harry founded more than a decade ago.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Four piping plover chicks hatched Monday at Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area, marking the latest milestone in Chicago’s efforts to restore one of the Great Lakes’ most endangered and beloved birds.
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Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
The father and son met for a private, 55-minute conversation, marking their first in-person meeting in 19 months.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Their visit coincides with an event marking one year to the start of the Invictus Games, the biennial sporting competition Harry founded more than a decade ago.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Four piping plover chicks hatched Monday at Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area, marking the latest milestone in Chicago’s efforts to restore one of the Great Lakes’ most endangered and beloved birds.
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Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
The father and son met for a private, 55-minute conversation, marking their first in-person meeting in 19 months.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking
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Reade said that apparel and footwear brands also should improve transparency for consumers by adequately labeling any product that still contains the chemicals, even in trace amounts, as well as noting if items are PFAS-free.
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Thomas Muller, who scored 10 goals in 19 World Cup matches for Germany, uploaded a picture on Instagram of him playing for Vancouver Whitecaps against Messi in MLS, also labelling him the greatest of all time.
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White added some thoughts about focusing in on people, characterizing what often happens in collaborations.
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Supporters of the high-earner tax for public education have been quick to stress it’s been in place for more than a decade, characterizing any rollback of it as a tax cut for the wealthy.
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Golden State moved the ball well, recording 20 assists on 27 made shots.
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The fleet processed more than 800 tablets during the first three hours of the livestream without recording any errors, highlighting the system’s consistency and reliability in a real production setting.
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True investment success hinges on identifying this crucial gap between what the market anticipates and what a company delivers, emphasizing that price discipline is paramount, regardless of a business's inherent quality.
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Tomato Wilt Due To Water Stress The first step to managing tomato wilt is identifying the cause of the problem.
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One of the most distinguishing features of the new planes are the colors painted on its exterior.
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As EltaMD’s hero product, the UV Clear sunscreen has a seal of approval from Brooke Shields and the Kardashians, distinguishing itself from the crowd based on a few key attributes.
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Since the weather has allowed, Humphreys has been preparing for France by logging 110-120 miles per week.
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Members can check their enrollment status, if eligible, at any time by logging into their account through the SoFi app or on the SoFi website.
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Create an internal incident map and begin tagging hostile actions according to the DISARM taxonomy.
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Another photo showed Nader sipping on a cup of coffee as crew members relax in the background, tagging @lovethynader.
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While transcribing therapy sessions, Greta becomes obsessed with one of her insufferable boss's patients, a married female Swiss gynecologist.
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To prepare for the release of the 1926 census, archivists spent nearly three years conserving, digitizing and transcribing the decades-old data, McBride said.
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“Marking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marking. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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