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Recent Examples of of The teams traded baskets throughout much of the second half before Arenas helped USC gain separation. — ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026 David Monico, local event director for the half-marathon, said none of the 15 people who were taken to the hospital from the race’s medical tent were seriously injured. — James Queally follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026 The following are final but unofficial results of local races across Northwest Arkansas in Tuesday's election. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026 That could test a board that is short on corporate heavy-hitters — there’s not one sitting CEO on the board other than Huang — or people with deep experience of national security or political crisis management. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of
Recent Examples of Synonyms for of
Preposition
  • The talent disparity was on display for the first three quarters, as the Heat led by as many as 17 points in the first half before entering halftime with a 64-54 advantage.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Tatum tried to dap up Brown before the opening tip with a tap on the shoulder and thump on the chest that his former teammate ignored.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 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
  • The Galaxy cut it to 2-1 in the 40th minute thanks to an own goal by Real Salt Lake defender Luc de Fougerolles, making his seventh appearance in the league.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Polson did not respond to messages asking him to confirm all the books are his.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • Milei’s austerity drive has produced a rare budget surplus and slashed annual inflation from 200% to about 32%.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • At least two new incoming Democratic senators expressed some reservations Sunday about Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, who's expected to be reelected to his post after leading his party back to the majority.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • Fahey said the appeal reflects a broader shift in Democratic messaging, away from making Trump the central issue and toward challenging him to deliver on his own economic promises.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Footage accompanying the report showed a UAV releasing a dart toward a soldier lying on the ground.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • Off property but on land, the hotel can help arrange zip-lining, an aerial tram ride, trips into town with stops at museums or for shopping and meals, and more.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Asphalt contractor Albert Santing, who has 28 years of experience in the industry, said the quieter operation improved working conditions on the Groningen project.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

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“Of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/of. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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