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as in regarding
having to do with
books on sports heroes are my favorite reading matter
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as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
he's getting on in years and doesn't see or hear as well as he used to
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as in operating
being in effective operation
please don't leave the sanding machine on if you're not going to be near it
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Recent Examples of on
Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
The teenager was discovered at about 7:30 p.m. Friday on the 1100 block of 86th Avenue, according to Oakland police.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Next week: Valor Christian at Columbine, TBA No. 2 Mountain Vista beat No. 15 Fossil Ridge, 49-14: The Golden Eagles’ shock-and-awe attack put Fossil Ridge on its heels from the start, scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions en route to a resounding win.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
The Coast Film & Music Festival in Laguna Beach is not just about movies – but a platform to share ideas on sustainability and the environment.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Trendy shoe brands like New Balance and Veja are on sale in the men’s section too.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
The teenager was discovered at about 7:30 p.m. Friday on the 1100 block of 86th Avenue, according to Oakland police.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Next week: Valor Christian at Columbine, TBA No. 2 Mountain Vista beat No. 15 Fossil Ridge, 49-14: The Golden Eagles’ shock-and-awe attack put Fossil Ridge on its heels from the start, scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions en route to a resounding win.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
The Coast Film & Music Festival in Laguna Beach is not just about movies – but a platform to share ideas on sustainability and the environment.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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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
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This was encapsulated by Belichick’s response about why fans should be optimistic regarding next season.Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023
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Now, Parker has written and published a book, A Father’s Fight, about his experiences grieving for his daughter, and fighting for her legacy in the lawsuit against Jones.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 23 Nov. 2024
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While there's no cure for these diseases, researchers are studying how antioxidants (including resveratrol) can help protect against neurodegeneration.Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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Encourage Striding and Gliding The first strides forward will be a major step in this process.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Plus, turning post-meal playtime into a tradition can make the holiday feel more special, giving everyone something to look forward to beyond the big meal.Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
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The script their collaborative effort produced reeled in Craig, who was immediately taken upon reading their blueprint and took it on as his first gig not portraying James Bond or Knives Out sleuth Benoit Blanc in seven years.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mike slowly starts to earn the respect of his much younger teammates, ultimately leading him on a journey to address his masculinity and resolve his generational trauma put upon by his father, while also addressing his strained relationship with his son.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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The family was very musical, involved in jazz, classical music, and so forth.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
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The model has captioned her Instagram photos in multiple languages, bouncing back and forth between them and occasionally straying into other languages that aren’t listed on her résumé.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some of the upgrades may be too far along to derail (the Douglass Tunnel among them) and Trump has spoken admiringly of China’s high-speed rail.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
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All the fans want to sing along, including Camila Cabello.Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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These updates aim to extend the operational life of the 61-year-old dam, which is a cornerstone of water management in the Colorado River Basin.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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From there, the company is in great need of an operational turnaround to address its bloated cost structure to bring Healthcare Realty more in line with peers, something else that Starboard has shown to have an expertise in from a board level.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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