1
as in scooped (out)
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as in needed
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To the dismay of boaters and anglers, Bonny Reservoir, north of Burlington, was unplugged in 2012.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026 -
Other chargers, like power tool batteries and battery chargers, should be unplugged.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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That idea has broad support from lawmakers, though most housing experts disagree that such a step is needed.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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After the Colorado Rockies’ gut-punch walk-off win in Monday’s series opener, the Boston Red Sox needed to rebound in a big way.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
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Two years ago, a judge freed Anthony Bailey after 27 years in the federal penitentiary, giving him a second chance at life.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
23 June 2026
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After 42 years behind bars, Mayes is now being freed.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
23 June 2026
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Last week, federal officials announced the apprehension of Said Abdullahi Ereg, 47, who was wanted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The villa is still being excavated and studied, but archaeologists have so far uncovered a grand entrance hall with an atrium and sunken basin, known as an impluvium, surrounded by a mosaic floor with black and white botanical and geometric designs.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Officials noted that it will be excavated through the narrowest part of the peninsula, connecting Moldefjord and Kjødepollen in the Vanylvsfjord region.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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“Opened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opened%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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