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as in regarding
having to do with
the librarian read stories of kings and princesses to the youngsters
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Recent Examples of of
Rival ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her family won’t make things easy, but Rip and Beth remain one of the toughest couples on television.
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Gauff battled an apparent illness during the Madrid Open, even taking a medical timeout in the Round of 32 over the weekend.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The current occupant of the White House, however, seems to prefer a different approach, as evidenced on Truth Social.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2026
Such a transaction takes some of the leverage out of the seller’s grasp on the transaction.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Gauff battled an apparent illness during the Madrid Open, even taking a medical timeout in the Round of 32 over the weekend.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The current occupant of the White House, however, seems to prefer a different approach, as evidenced on Truth Social.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2026
Such a transaction takes some of the leverage out of the seller’s grasp on the transaction.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for of
Preposition
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Ha-Seong Kim lined a two-strike fastball off Chapman’s leg that Chapman eventually found along the first-base line before throwing to first for the final out.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 May 2026
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Preposition
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Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The United States has agreed to provide a total of $38 billion in military aid to Israel from 2018 to 2028.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Preposition
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He was taken off for Iago at halftime, and there was no official word about the nature of the injury just after the game.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Asked about those concerns, Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, said the legislation is needed, adding the bill outlines helpful and harmful AI applications simultaneously.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Preposition
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Residents across Connecticut have been taking a new look at the state’s history as the nation heads toward its 250th birthday.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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South Elgin makes the biggest move up toward the top of rankings headed by red-hot Geneva.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Lukáš Dostál allowed a goal on the first shot of the game for the 14th time between the regular season and playoffs.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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This is especially important for low-income communities and others who rely heavily on the shot for contraception.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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“Of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/of. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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