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Recent Examples of of Scientific agencies have been staffed by scientists; scientists have set scientific priorities; scientists have ensured the integrity of the science that is done, on the theory that scientists know their own complicated, technical, sometimes arcane work best. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025 Their four matchups included a series of controversial flagrant fouls against Clark by Reese and other Sky players. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025 One of the stranger revelations of Captain America: Brave New World is that Bucky Barnes, played by Sebastian Stan, is running for Congress. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025 During a 2020 episode of RHOBH, Rinna, 57, told costars Denise Richards, Sutton Stracke and Garcelle Beauvais how Hamlin had started dating Andress in his twenties. Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for of 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for of
Preposition
  • The creators recently appeared together at last week’s WWE Royale Rumble, where Speed himself subbed in as a participant before being quickly eliminated by wrestler Bron Breakker.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The Red Sox, who had won their fifth the year before selling Ruth, would not win another until 2004.
    Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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
  • Additionally, even if an ingredient is present in small amounts in a product, cumulative exposure to it across multiple cosmetic products can pose a health risk.
    Noor Lobad, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
  • If that’s the case, the festival could reassure filmmakers by limiting platform access to passholders.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • City officials had already removed the pedestrian plaza Friday and were preparing to pay a contractor about $150,000 to paint over existing bicycle lanes and restore two-way traffic, rather than the current one-way alignment, early next week.
    Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
  • At this point, you would be forgiven for worrying that Barker’s story might be about to take a dark turn, whether a tale of unfulfilled potential might become a tale of woe.
    Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • The ultimate facsimile of the invigorating classic is on heavy rotation at Stella.
    Brad Japhe, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Patton says a proper tour is on hold until after the school year.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2025

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