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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail (down)
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And while streaming has begun to reach profitability for some companies, the services have yet to prove as lucrative as the traditional bundle.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
11 May 2025 -
What began as a typical squabble between siblings, Clementine, 6, and Maisie, 3, quickly turned into a beautiful moment of understanding, proving that even the youngest of children can navigate difficult emotions with empathy and care.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Roundabout Theatre Company showed Kander clapping in gratitude in a clip from the event shared on their Instagram. Lopez overhauled her appearance before attending the invite-only afterparty at Bryant Park Grill in New York City.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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In 1956, a survey of over 2,000 professors showed that 61% had been contacted by the FBI; 40% worried that students might misrepresent their politics; and about a quarter would not express their views for fear of the government.—
Time,
Time,
20 May 2025
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The report also presses the Federal Communications Commission to establish performance standards and develop measurable goals and monitoring for WEA performance, and ensure mobile providers include location-aware maps by the December 2026 deadline.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Much of the fighting has focused on the group’s desire to establish an independent Kurdish state in the country’s southeast.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Italian investigators have publicly dismissed the findings and have told local reporters that until the vessel can be examined once out of the water, no conclusion into the cause of the sinking can be determined.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The outlet added that a motive has yet to be determined by police.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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But academic research has consistently demonstrated that stadiums are poor drivers of economic growth, and an analysis published earlier this year found that stadium projects spur little growth in local construction industries.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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Previous research identified the behavior as a form of communication and demonstrated that the animals have individual drumming styles.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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If there’s rodent residue, don’t bother to clean it out, just install a new one or have a mechanic perform this task and insure that surrounding areas, including the blower motor and housing, are likewise cleaned out and disinfected as a precaution.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Unlike money market accounts, money market mutual funds are not federally insured.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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Its Multi-Sensor System, combining infrared detection, ultrasonic sensors, and an AI camera, ensures accurate navigation, while the real-time app control allows users to direct the cleaning process to specific areas.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Many modern accounting firms follow a detailed transition framework that helps ensure that data migration, system integration and workflow adjustments happen without major disruptions.—
Loran Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Anthony Edwards and the Wolves are just one win away from securing some rest ahead of the Western Conference Finals after taking down the Lakers in five, though their success against the Warriors sans Stephen Curry does come with a caveat.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Technical expertise, discovery and inventory tools, and project planning assistance from a commercial OpenJDK provider can significantly help secure and maintain executive support and ultimately impact a successful transition.—
Scott Sellers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Nail (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail%20%28down%29. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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