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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The study introduces a novel fabrication method that injects a crosslinking agent during membrane formation to create highly efficient separating layers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026 -
Khan’s pivot is well-timed, coming at the same moment the US-Iran deal introduces a $300 billion fund to support Iran’s reconstruction.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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The disarmament thus takes place as an ecological project, one that situates AI within the broad sweep of human culture and that orients it towards human flourishing, not toward warfare, monopolistic power, or new inequalities.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
25 May 2026
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The gene encodes a protein that normally orients and aligns cells in the stomach; without it, the cells become lopsided, rogue, and possibly cancerous.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Sahas Mehra,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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This surge is credited to Kiss the Ground's positive storytelling, which educates consumers on the benefits of RA.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Orientates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientates. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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