as in to come (to)
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From 149 yards out, McIlroy then launched his approach to within four feet of the cup to seal his foursomes match.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025 -
Rescues can usually match you with a dog based on your preferences.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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If the thought of budgeting gives you a headache, there's another way to approach managing your money without tracking every expense or obsessing over spreadsheets.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Nozawa approached the decor with the goal of softening the architecture's hard lines and surfaces, while channeling the color palette of the building materials.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Yet if Love’s last pass had stayed in the air a tick longer, the owner’s feet, at least in a metaphorical sense, may not have touched the ground for a long, long time.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The eye mask is offered in seven colors, feels cool to touch, and is machine washable for easy care.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Measure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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