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as in toward
having to do with
books on sports heroes are my favorite reading matter
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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
Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Rice water increases the density of follicles on the scalp, strengthens the growth process, and imparts silkiness.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
When to Go: The sun shines on Mendoza for 330 days a year, but the February-April grape harvest is particularly colorful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2026
The Los Angeles School Board placed Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on indefinite administrative leave Friday, two days after FBI agents raided his California home and school district office.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
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Preposition
There is a road closure on Harry Darby Memorial Highway between I-70 exit 4A and I-70 East.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Rice water increases the density of follicles on the scalp, strengthens the growth process, and imparts silkiness.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
When to Go: The sun shines on Mendoza for 330 days a year, but the February-April grape harvest is particularly colorful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2026
The Los Angeles School Board placed Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on indefinite administrative leave Friday, two days after FBI agents raided his California home and school district office.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on
Preposition
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Oil prices whipped from nearly $120 per barrel, their highest since 2022, back toward $90.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Is the gradual end to exclusive ticketing contracts a meaningful step toward more competition?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Know More The House war powers vote on Thursday is the most urgent opportunity for Democrats to try to unite against the war, even as the ongoing split persists about how to talk about it.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Athletic Club Boise released three new jerseys ahead of its debut game Saturday in Florida against the Sarasota Paradise.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The game between Dallas and the Columbus Blue Jackets is postponed by the NHL after Stars forward Rich Peverley collapses on the bench during the first period.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos were led by sophomore forward Libby Hutton’s 25 points.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The existence of a script suggests the Commando sequel may be further along in development than fans might have expected.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Exit on the other side into Manhattan, moving along wide and luminous avenues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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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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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
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Preposition
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Investigations have also been known to call upon lip-reading experts to give evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Both are strong finishers against the run, and both are capable pass-rushers when called upon.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Picturesque wind instruments suddenly burst forth as if a flock of birds were flying over the pyramids.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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That idea was put forth way back in 1929 by Fritz Zwicky, the same Fritz Zwicky who coined the term supernova and was the first to theorize the existence of dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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