1
as in introduces
to present or bring forward for discussion
conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted
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2
as in discusses
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
the issue of whether a person's nature or upbringing is more important continues to be mooted by experts and laymen alike
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Going Up is a series that introduces you to the need-to-know projects around the region.—
Erin Glynn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Mar. 2026 -
This introduces a new layer of societal and political tension, as building the infrastructure needed for advanced AI systems may face resistance from communities concerned about environmental impact and energy consumption.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Daughter discusses case Amanda Hundley, one of Smith’s daughters, hugged her mother outside the courthouse on Thursday.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Below, during a conversation with THR, Sokolov also discusses his journey to the States around the time of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as John Wick’s unavoidable influence on his genre tale.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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When working, pick tools that feel good to use, and pay attention to how your schedule raises or lowers stress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Warm water raises skin temperature, and the core temperature drop after stepping out signals the brain to release melatonin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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At least 80% of voters support photo ID, polling that Republicans have repeatedly pointed to as the Senate debates the SAVE America Act, an election bill that Democrats claim is an attempt at voter suppression.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Dallas is $5 million behind on sales tax revenue, adding pressure as the city debates whether to repair or relocate its nearly 50-year-old City Hall.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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As its name suggests, this is among Montreal’s smallest boutique hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Research also suggests that state and federal gas taxes are just one component of a complex pricing scheme that includes the global price of oil and other factors, the group said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Texas may have plenty of other inherent economic advantages, including a central location and long international border, but its high concentration of major metropolitan areas is also a major factor behind the state’s long-term success, a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas argues.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic claims it is being shut out of government contracts for disagreeing with the administration and argues the legal principles at stake affect every federal contractor whose views the government dislikes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Moots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moots. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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