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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
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
After deciding on the right type of pet, start the adoption process and lean on shelter staff to help match you with an animal that fits your lifestyle.
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Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
The recovery followed a bruising session on Wall Street, where technology stocks extended a global selloff that began in Asia a day earlier.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
But for now, Swain’s main strengths exist on the ball.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2026
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Preposition
That meant fewer shots on target and a lot more fouls with players crashing on the pitch repeatedly.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
After deciding on the right type of pet, start the adoption process and lean on shelter staff to help match you with an animal that fits your lifestyle.
—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
The recovery followed a bruising session on Wall Street, where technology stocks extended a global selloff that began in Asia a day earlier.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
But for now, Swain’s main strengths exist on the ball.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on
Preposition
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Thomas got a good jump and ran toward the wall in right field, timing his jump perfectly before catching the ball and landing his back flat on the top of the wall.
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Negotiations focused on finding a permanent end to the war with Iran are retaining their momentum, with steps toward implementing the country’s initial agreement with the US taking shape.
Preposition
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Rodriguez's two-run double opened the scoring in a five-run fourth inning against Bryan Woo (6-6) as the Pirates went ahead 5-1.
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The band had been denied the opportunity to perform during Haiti’s pre-World Cup friendly against Peru, despite the presence of a Peruvian band.
Adverb
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With seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, Clark and Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner got locked up on a physical possession.
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Under Cooper’s order, the center’s managers plan to meet with the board in mid-July to vote on how to move forward on construction, according to a Justice Department filing June 19.
Adverb
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Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it.
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While physical disc sales continue to decline, the Devil 2 release is fitting given that the original film’s popularity on DVD along with other ancillaries helped justify making a sequel after two decades.
Adjective
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True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.
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.
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
Preposition
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An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene.
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Vietnamese airlines are planning to significantly reduce flights and scale back operations next month due to the high costs brought upon by the conflict, as well as potential jet fuel shortages.
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Litigation went back and forth between the Michigan Supreme Court and the Michigan Court of Appeals over the matter.
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This is what differentiates it from the Ferraris, the Astons, and so forth.
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“On.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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