as in to talk (into)
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The subject begs for the insider knowledge that Wolfe amassed as a Disney fan, once $17,000 in credit card debt that funded WDW excursion trips.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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After Cody Rhodes Beats John Cena Cody Rhodes begged the referee to call the match off, but Cena waved the ref off.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Morales, who is barred from running due to term limits, has urged supporters to cast blank votes — a move seen by many as an attempt to undermine Senate President Andrónico Rodríguez, who is running independently under the Popular Alliance banner.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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In a virtual summit with President Trump on Wednesday, European leaders urged him not to make a unilateral Ukraine peace deal during his one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage on Friday.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The review also noted that facial muscle exercises repeatedly fold the skin, which may induce or aggravate wrinkles rather than reduce them.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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Transgender women usually take antiandrogens with estrogen (or castration) to reduce the effects of androgens such as testosterone and induce feminization.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 July 2025
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In the framework of conversational intelligence, most workplace communication falls into Level 1 (telling) or Level 2 (persuading).—
Susan Curtin,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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But Newsom clearly believes those hurdles can be overcome in California and that voters can be persuaded to forge a realignment to help Democrats.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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None of it, though, has convinced Putin to change course.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Add a side of Smashed Ranch Broccoli, Carrot Ribbon Salad, or roasted vegetables, and you, too, might be convinced to make this 1980s staple your signature dinner party main.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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CeeDee Lamb took it a step further with a tweet deriding the pomp and circumstance surrounding the negotiations and imploring the Cowboys to sign Parsons.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security has rolled out a new website that implores U.S. citizens to join Immigration and Customs Enforcement and help the Trump administration‘s mass deportation efforts.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
29 July 2025
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While waiting for help, the Mayo Clinic recommends these steps: Move far away from the snake Stay calm Remove any jewelry, watches or tight clothing before swelling starts Sit or lie down so that the bite is in a neutral, comfortable position Clean the bite with soap and water.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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Travelers must opt in with their airline before flying, and TSA recommends updating their profile before their next trip.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Maintaining an open canopy encourages good fruit development and air circulation.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the comments, other users encourage the man to seek legal action against the woman who posted about him.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Prevail (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28upon%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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