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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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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Post-transformation, Beckham introduces the new Franny while wearing a barely-there top of strung-together chunky jewels, a clever reproduction of the iconic costume worn by Rossellini in the 1992 film.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026 -
This season, the show introduces new characters that inspire kids to overcome true-to-life challenges.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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This meta podcast discusses a college student's dream of becoming a narrative podcaster.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to a 2020 Department of Agriculture document that discusses oil and gas development of the grasslands where the trail is located, drill pads are expected to involve four to seven acres of initial disturbance, which would be reduced to an acre or less as the site is maintained.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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Wall Street is looking for a clear read on the return on investment of Oracle's AI bet when the company reports earnings Tuesday, in addition to any future capital raises.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Friedman said the growing number of cases raises serious concerns about whether passengers can truly know who is driving them.—
Amy Corral,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Europe often debates sovereignty while buying dependency.—
Wolfgang Oels,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Springfield too often debates theory while communities experience consequences.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Now, a new study suggests researchers globally may have built these plans on a shaky foundation.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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That came in part from his parents, the doc-feature suggests.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Moots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moots. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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