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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
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Trent Grisham, a talented defender, made a rare mistake on the ball, which turned him around before falling on the warning track.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
Released in Thailand on April 3, the film was produced by Thai studio BrandThink Cinema (Redlife).
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
Detectives arrested Acosta on Wednesday morning, where he was then taken into custody and booked on felony charges related to animal cruelty.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Trent Grisham, a talented defender, made a rare mistake on the ball, which turned him around before falling on the warning track.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
Released in Thailand on April 3, the film was produced by Thai studio BrandThink Cinema (Redlife).
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on
Preposition
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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
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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
Preposition
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Bondi had publicly instructed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Mangione and has commented on the case on social media and in television appearances.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The former lottery pick did not play in the biggest game of the regular season, the season finale against the Los Angeles Clippers, which caused many to question his future in San Francisco.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There may be an opportunity to move things forward at this time, such as deciding to move, sign a fresh lease or make a change to your living environment.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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For more than an hour on Saturday, Maresca’s team did not allow Everton to fight them to a standstill and, helped greatly by the return of Romeo Lavia, passed forward quickly whenever a chance to do so presented itself.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Preposition
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Both were being leaned upon for their defence in the series and each player had one assist entering Game 4.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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There has to be an intentionality in how people speak upon and interact with New Orleans, regard its traditions as sacred and position its voices as experts.—
Cierra Chenier,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Liman set a briefing schedule with the papers going back and forth until July 29.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Two back-to-back ejections after the crowd goes back and forth with @ByronDonalds on the Israel-Hamas war.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Rip currents can sweep a swimmer along as if they are caught on a treadmill.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Construction has quickly moved along as Boise State builds a new north end zone stand that’ll add approximately 1,600 seats to Albertsons Stadium.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Combs founded the company in 2012 but held no operational role for many years.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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Impact: Reduction in operational bottlenecks, improved efficiency and better citizen service without increasing headcount.—
Buyan Thyagarajan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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