as in to come (to)
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However, the World Cup presents an additional challenge the Super Bowl didn’t quite match in scale.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
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But, a glove found about two miles from the house appeared to visually match the ones worn by the suspect, according to the FBI.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The grainy video shows a man in a ski mask approaching Guthrie’s front door and attempting to cover her doorbell camera with a gloved hand.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Instead of approaching concept artists with vague direction, Rune Entertainment’s process is structured to deliver precise briefs rooted in narrative intent and visual logic.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a sports media landscape often dominated by contract disputes and on-field rivalries, the Garrett-Kim interview resonated as something refreshingly heartfelt — and the poem, a four-line verse touching on the themes Garrett says occupy his mind most, struck the deepest chord.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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How would a person whose skin had never touched the outside air or been exposed to sunlight or temperature extremes react upon experiencing these for the first time?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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