as in to talk (into)
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In between bickering with Rodgers and pining for a young would-be protégé named Elizabeth, played by Margaret Qualley, Hart gossips to the bartender—Eddie, portrayed by Bobby Cannavale—and begs him for just one more pour.—
Kyle McGovern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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Parents beg to have their kids placed in her class, and people are drawn to her magnetic personality.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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Porat closed by urging leaders to really dig in and reimagine what’s possible in their own organizations.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Anyone with information regarding this incident was urged to contact the Chandler Police Department at 480-782-4130.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Geomagnetically induced currents—or GICs—surge across Earth’s surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Long-term effects on other cell types, including fibroblasts, and on innervations and vascularization would need to be considered before considering inducing skin irritation for human applications.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lawmakers in the two states still may be persuaded, and the White House push, which has included an Oval Office meeting for Indiana lawmakers and two trips to Indianapolis by Vice President JD Vance, is expected to continue.—
Isabella Volmert,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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According to this speculation, WWE might be attempting to use the leverage of a potential one-year non-compete clause as a way to persuade Andrade to return to the company.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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If that's not enough to convince you, consider that the carry-on has more than 19,700 five-star ratings on Amazon.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Verna tries to earn her trust, convinced Mitsuki proves communion with the aliens is possible.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The administration wasted little time in appealing the appeals court’s decision, imploring the Supreme Court to hear the case quickly and deliver a final ruling.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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With advocates and employees imploring San Jose to find a fresh voice for its beleaguered animal shelter, the city has chosen a new leader from outside its ranks to run the refuge long beset with accusations of mismanagement.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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For care, the brand recommends a gentle machine cycle or hand-washing the dress to clean it, then hanging it to air-dry.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, Stein recommends using gloves to protect your hands and skin from cleaning solutions.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, the moment encouraged the Soviet population to agitate for household comforts.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Building a bat house can encourage them to stick around a little longer and eat up all those pesky insects.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Prevail (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28upon%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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