as in grounds
to find a basis
she has predicated her theory on recent findings by other astronomers
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This insistence on the genre as a thriving subculture, not yet relegated to graffitied-over plaques of scenes-once-prosperous, grounds the ethos of the joint, which hosts a constant rotation of some of the most exciting combos in New York.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2026 -
This grounds all that emotion into something practical.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Dec. 2025
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And while much of it rests on tradition, this dish’s combination of crispy skin and tender meat appeals to anyone who loves delicious food.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The ship now rests in two pieces around 53 miles northwest of Boulder Reef in Lake Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Audubon bases its count on the southern portion of Maine because there are enough bird counters to get a reliable number.—
Patrick Whittle,
Fortune,
14 Dec. 2025
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Further adding to the time saving, Toupin even bases his company office at the fast-developing Salado Airport in Texas, just 30 minutes north of Austin.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Predicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicates. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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