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Recent Examples of of The series unfolds against Japan’s ongoing debate over beauty standards – a culture growing more open to diverse appearances even as its cosmetic surgery sector remains one of its fastest-growing industries. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026 Eyebrows were lightly brushed up and tapered neatly, while her eyes were free of mascara or shading. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026 Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with Epstein. ABC News, 15 July 2026 The crowd was well controlled while still allowing the normal flow of traffic. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for of
Recent Examples of Synonyms for of
Preposition
  • During a search warrant executed before Hemphill’s arrest, the dentist could not show detectives where the practice stored its Narcan, police wrote in the warrant.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Their ability to keep the ball away from opponents with their precise, pretty lpasses, before finding a cutting edge through Lamine Yamal or Mikel Oyarzabal, has been devastating to watch unfurl in this tournament.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Preposition
  • 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
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Preposition
  • Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • During play, participants are constantly switching between jogging, sprinting and directional changes, which creates cardiovascular conditioning similar to structured interval training.
    Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Preposition
  • There’s been a lot of discussion about HBO’s decision to hold House of the Dragon’s second season to eight episodes.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • There generally is no need to proceed with more intensive cardiac screening tests that people hear about for athletes at the professional or high-level collegiate sports level.
    Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Preposition
  • Within a minute of coming on for Dani Olmo in the 85th minute, Spain were already targeting Merino with crosses, Pedro Porro flighting one towards him that sailed just over his head.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Aguilar drove toward his home on Thurston Circle, where a neighbor’s camera showed the Impala cruise down the quiet residential street, music blaring.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Preposition
  • Prosecutors on Thursday aired portions of a recorded interview with Robinson's roommate, Lance Twiggs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • The Giants took a robust step on Thursday night in their quest to avoid becoming the worst team in Major League Baseball.
    Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

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“Of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/of. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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