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as in regarding
having to do with
books on sports heroes are my favorite reading matter
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as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
he's getting on in years and doesn't see or hear as well as he used to
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as in operating
being in effective operation
please don't leave the sanding machine on if you're not going to be near it
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Recent Examples of on
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Trent Grisham, a talented defender, made a rare mistake on the ball, which turned him around before falling on the warning track.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
Released in Thailand on April 3, the film was produced by Thai studio BrandThink Cinema (Redlife).
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
Detectives arrested Acosta on Wednesday morning, where he was then taken into custody and booked on felony charges related to animal cruelty.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Trent Grisham, a talented defender, made a rare mistake on the ball, which turned him around before falling on the warning track.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
Released in Thailand on April 3, the film was produced by Thai studio BrandThink Cinema (Redlife).
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on
Preposition
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
Preposition
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In the meantime, Baku has given it his all to face off against Baek-jin.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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The former lottery pick did not play in the biggest game of the regular season, the season finale against the Los Angeles Clippers, which caused many to question his future in San Francisco.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Harden took exception to the foul and pushed Braun, then Jokic came over and pushed Harden followed by Gordon pushing Harden, who then pushed the Nuggets forward back.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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According to center Wendell Carter Jr., the Magic watched little to no film at intermission and instead harped on their defensive work while putting an emphasis on slowing down Boston’s All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum, who posted 21 points in the first half.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Preposition
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Both were being leaned upon for their defence in the series and each player had one assist entering Game 4.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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There has to be an intentionality in how people speak upon and interact with New Orleans, regard its traditions as sacred and position its voices as experts.—
Cierra Chenier,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Durant estimates the two went back and forth for nearly an hour until finally Popovich relented.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The two repeatedly went back and forth from a cookout at Street’s house to Yarborough’s house for more cash.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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There are other shows that are in my sort of realm that are further along in possibly getting a reboot.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Small fragments of rhizomes the size of a fingernail can float along in streams or be transported in soil, thus spreading infestations to new sites along waterways.—
Martha Proctor,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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By integrating generative AI, Klarna aims to reduce operational costs while scaling its services, with reports suggesting that AI now handles a significant portion of its customer interactions.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Yet the barriers are still in a test phase and not officially operational.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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