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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The latest version introduces many more enhancements than in recent years, including auto-payroll, better document management, employee self-onboarding, geolocation for Time and Attendance, and new health benefits integrations.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026 -
The changes have been happening slowly at McDonald's restaurants across the nation — including Texas — as the fast-food giant's modernization plan introduces computerized kiosks where customers can order.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This story discusses suicide and mental health.—
Tina Eves,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
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The comments around cyber risks come as emergence of Anthropic's Mythos is setting up a scramble from the banking industry to gain access and test the technology, as regulators rush to examine the cybersecurity risks the new AI model raises.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Critics say that practice raises prices for buyers and hurts the state’s homeownership rate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Data center debates takeover small town Texas Many state and local officials welcome the blossoming industry as an economic opportunity in small communities where revenue can be hard to come by.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Lesch plays the savior’s anguished betrayer not as an intellectual equal who fiercely debates him and loses all patience with the movement.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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De la Sanch, an assistant professor of environmental science and studies at DePaul University, suggests the reemergence and spread of novel viruses like hantaviruses may be due to climate change, deforestation and urbanization.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Prosecutors also said the evidence suggests the gun wasn't in his hands, but in a flimsy holder under his belt.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The filing also argues Flagg's performances are not comparable to Swift's album or brand.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Letter urges reconsideration of design In a letter to church elders, Hubbard argues that newer LDS temple designs suggest tall steeples are not always necessary.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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“Moots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moots. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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