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Recent Examples of playground
Regulators investigated more than 75 Southeast Side polluters for Clean Air Act violations since 2014, including some that poisoned yards and playgrounds with manganese, a dangerous metal often used in steelmaking.
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Community input The inclusive playground area at Redwood Park will be the first such playground in Apple Valley.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025
The demo area for the Android XR glasses was a maximalist playground with travel books, art, various tchotchkes, and an espresso machine.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
Easy access to the water makes this region a playground for all ages with a myriad of lakes all within steps from one another.
—Outside Online, 19 May 2025
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Community input The inclusive playground area at Redwood Park will be the first such playground in Apple Valley.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025
The demo area for the Android XR glasses was a maximalist playground with travel books, art, various tchotchkes, and an espresso machine.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
Easy access to the water makes this region a playground for all ages with a myriad of lakes all within steps from one another.
—Outside Online, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for playground
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But BDCs invest in dozens if not hundreds of small businesses: not exactly a hotbed of stability and reliability.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Recruitment ‘hotbeds’ Over the past year, NPD has been invited to job fairs never before on its radar, Arres said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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An extra plus is that the 100-acre wooded setting outside of Kingston, New York is a wonderful playland for your dog whom the resort welcomes with their own bed, treats, pet stations and lots of love.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The big picture: Over the next six months, Movieland will roll out bigger chairs, bigger screens, an in-house playland and enhanced dining options, the theater announced this week.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
12 Dec. 2024
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While the Beehive Cluster is visible to the naked eye under dark skies, a pair of 10x50 binoculars will bring out the majesty of the 1,000-strong 'hive' of stars.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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At the melipona bee sanctuary, visitors can harvest and taste honey directly from the hives.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Each stretch of seaside tells a unique story, from the Panhandle’s creamy white sand and old Florida towns, to the Atlantic’s surfing hot spots and rocket-launching watch points.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Crews will be working throughout the night to put out any hot spots and reinforce containment lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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If leaders secure the money, the site will be rebuilt with a visitor’s center, a museum, a cafe and gardens, according to the website, and guests will be treated to the same sweeping ocean views.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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The hurricane center had also begun using a new forecast map, which highlighted in red the risk of flooding posed to the area.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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If wheat is infected during flowering, the fungus colonizes, killing the florets, and kernels don’t develop.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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The poisonous kernels are responsible for a significant number of suicides and homicides, particularly in rural areas of South Asia.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
30 May 2025
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When employee voices lead, credibility flows through existing social capital—creating influence that brand channels can’t match.—
Brittany Garlin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Gangs control at least 85% of its capital, Port-au-Prince, and have launched attacks in the country’s central region in recent years.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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With more than 300 employees and offices in California, Illinois, Florida, and India — as well as regional hubs in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona — IDIQ continues to scale its reach while staying rooted in its original vision.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Known for its poultry slaughterhouses, Gainesville is now a manufacturing hub where startups can find engineers and greenfield sites.—
Patrik Jonsson,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 2025
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“Playground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playground. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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