as in to come (to)
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Thankfully, matching lounge sets are the perfect solution to this universal dilemma, and right now, Amazon just marked down fresh styles for spring—with savings up to 37 percent off.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
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The pair of Brooklyn North narcotics detectives involved in the clash thought the man matched the description of someone who had just made a drug sale, a police source said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ships near the blockade face US warnings Vessels that approach the blockade, which is being enforced in Iran’s territorial seas and international waters and not in the Strait of Hormuz, get a warning, Caine said.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The then victim approached Webster's guard truck and Webster allegedly stabbed him, according to prosecutors.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The peas must not touch the potatoes.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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UseLois never touches Social Security numbers, bank accounts or wiring info — that data doesn’t enter our system.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Measure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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