as in rule
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the time-honored prescription among hostelers that you do not mess with another person's stuff
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Recent Examples of prescription
The judge signed off on a similar agreement in May that grants prosecutors access to all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer at a Palm Beach pharmacy from the start of the year through the end of March.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
No prescription, audiologist visit or professional fitting required.
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Allison Palmer
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Since ticket sales began in 1972, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $37 billion toward programs like transportation, care services, prescription assistance and meals.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
That’s because Medicare, rather than the Part D insurer, is subsidizing the prescription.
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Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
No prescription, audiologist visit or professional fitting required.
—
Allison Palmer
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Since ticket sales began in 1972, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $37 billion toward programs like transportation, care services, prescription assistance and meals.
—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
That’s because Medicare, rather than the Part D insurer, is subsidizing the prescription.
—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prescription
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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Each exchange led to a conversation about how their traditions and lives differed.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Companies with larger market cap values, such as the top 25 listed below, generally tend to by more stable, while smaller companies can offer higher volatility, but greater growth potential.
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“Prescription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescription. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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