1
as in scooping (out)
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2
as in needing
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Netanyahu regularly cites freeing the hostages as a top priority.—
Alex Marquardt,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025 -
To Johnson, forcing himself to trust his ability is freeing.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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If possible, having a separate area for work, away from living spaces, provides an environmental queue for unplugging.—
John Pierce,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Now more than ever, unplugging is the ultimate way to rest.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Opening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opening%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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