as in to talk (into)
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Frazier then tried to subtly get the answer to the question fans have been begging to know — is Rihanna having a baby girl?—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025 -
Within a month, my friends were begging me for more.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on North 94th Street in Kansas City Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between I-70 West and State Avenue on North 94th Street.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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In December, the libertarian Cato Institute published an article urging Trump to privatize the system.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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Kershaw induced Colorado into nine outs via groundballs.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 June 2025
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Crochet dispatched the Angels back to the dugout, inducing pinch-hitter Travis d’Arnaud to pop out and hold a 1-0 lead.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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As the relationship between the young couple became more serious, Sarah’s parents tried to show him the best of Kansas City in the hopes that Yaron — who grew up in Germany and Israel — might be persuaded to stay in the US.—
Wolf Blitzer,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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Even with that new path looming, though, his father, Ignacio, persuaded him to attend one last tryout in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo that would be scouted by all 30 MLB teams.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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Kubler convinced Rucker’s wife to take out a $14 million life insurance policy to generate fees and commission that Kubler paid to himself as the placing agent, according to the lawsuit.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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While this action may convince some that China is a paper tiger, for others, especially Iran’s Arab rivals, it is seen as a sign of prudence.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Chisholm popped up and began to argue with the umpire that Sanchez had blocked the plate, as his teammates implored him from the dugout to touch home plate.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Last month, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) raised concerns about HART and wrote a letter imploring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to take the urgent steps necessary to mitigate privacy risks.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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Granite, marble, travertine, and other natural stones are porous, so cleaning them with rubbing alcohol isn’t recommended.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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The brand recommends washing the cover in warm water on a gentle cycle and tumble drying on low heat using nonchlorine bleach when necessary for optimal results.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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The bills’ sponsors and advocates are encouraged by the bipartisan support received so far.—
Lauren Jessop,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2025
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Later, Mi-ji and Ho-su encourage Sang-wol to learn how to read.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
30 June 2025
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“Prevail (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28upon%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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