as in to deprive (of)
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McArthur launched on the same spacecraft just under a year later for her crew rotation stint aboard the ISS.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Her address to delegates did not stint on contempt for Trump’s opponent, Hillary Clinton.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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For Spraggins’ colleague, Josie Wheeler — who still sometimes pinches herself at going from bartending to meetings with nuclear power plant operators — Accenture is a lifetime commitment.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sabalenka only won four returning points in the third set, but that was enough to pinch a single break of serve.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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All three Cabinet members denied wrongdoing.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Judge Gary Arnold denied the motion Thursday morning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Anisimova dialed in, desperately refusing to give Osaka any openings.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Several world leaders have already rejected the plan and insisted that the only solution is the creation of a Palestinian state once Hamas hands over the hostages and a new Palestinian government takes over.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shi seemed confident that Strand Larsen, who was keen to join Newcastle United before the deadline, will knuckle down despite Wolves rejecting two bids.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Niggle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggle%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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