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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The adjustable waist strap can be extended up to 56 inches for a comfortable fit that doesn’t squeeze or pinch, and the primary pocket is large enough to tuck your boarding pass into without folding it.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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There’s the moment Stanton’s Håkon Werle pinches the back of his son’s neck, like a cruel master bringing his dog to heel.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Sep. 2025
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Alan Jackson, a lawyer for Joaquin, denied the charges.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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As press secretary, Jean-Pierre repeatedly denied reports regarding Biden’s mental fitness during his time in office.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The search giant has refused to license content from news organizations and publishers, while other AI labs have done licensing deals.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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For Jordan, that battle has meant staying grounded in his faith and refusing to let the disease isolate him.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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But Democrats have long conceded that the party needs a new vision after voters soundly rejected their presidential ticket last fall, and internal squabbles about the party’s future have spilled out into the public.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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China has rejected the accusation and accused the Philippines of damaging the coral reef ecosystem in the waterway instead.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
11 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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