as in introduces
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
will orientate all incoming freshmen to the layout of the campus
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Benedict introduces Sophie to the queen as Sophie Gun, and Violet jumps in to call her a daughter of the Earl of Penwood’s cousin.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Developing the concept The project also introduces an unusual utility fee system to Minnesota.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bourla confirmed that Pfizer now orients more than 40% of its annual R&D spend toward oncology.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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When that responsibility is abdicated or abused, the system orients itself around avoidance and silence.—
Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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To help improve the way a teacher educates, the teacher must trust you — something the coaches worry is at risk under the district's budget cuts.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Orientates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientates. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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