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as in intrusion
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as in swelling
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The couple stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025 -
There was widespread water intrusion in the building, the complaint said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Symptoms usually appear three to seven days after being bitten and include fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, swelling or skin rash.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wilson, 57, wrote in an Instagram post how she was readmitted to the hospital after the removal surgery due to high blood pressure and swelling.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brands frequently encounter obstacles, including the requirement for notarized test purchases and the treatment of each infringement as a separate case, even when multiple listings from the same seller are involved.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wetzel is a trial lawyer who represents social media platforms and legacy media companies on music licensing and copyright issues, and reps a wide range of AI firms, including Suno and Udio, in copyright infringement lawsuits brought by the major record labels.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
11 Oct. 2022
Noun
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No violations of Polish airspace were reported.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Portland sent a notice to the building’s private owners last week, saying ICE has committed code violations by boarding up windows and keeping some detainees in the holding facility for longer than 12 hours.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These bites are airy puffs about the size and width of an adult’s thumb.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fixmatti Puff-Sleeve Sweatshirt and Joggers Set I add at least one matching set to my wardrobe every fall, and this year’s version features a sweatshirt with stylish puff sleeves inspired by Joanna Gaines and Oprah Winfrey.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These audiences have tried to make legacy media outlets pay for their pro-Trump transgressions, with some success.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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An act of violence so heinous as that which took Kruglov’s life marks a sharp break in that social contract unlike many, or any, other transgressions could.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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By the time the group made the turn, Thomas was essentially acting as a one-man volume knob, pleading for the crowd to quiet down with McIlroy or Lowry ready to putt, then pointing to his ear for points delivered by himself or Young.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Clean the base of the toilet that is on the floor and all the knobs, too.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Obtrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrusion. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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