as in forks (over, out, or up)
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Though there were reports that Cassidy and Payne had split in May of the following year, the couple dispelled rumors the next month when they were spotted holding hands out on a date night in London.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Tension boiled over when Boston Public Health Commissioner Bisola Ojikutu, a top Wu administration official, said the city hands out more than 80,000 needles per month to drug users.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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When an incident arises, such as Burbank Airport recently reporting that no controllers were available, the command center issues an alert stating that any aircraft inbound to Burbank must divert to an alternate airport, and any aircraft that has not yet taken off will be held on the ground.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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When an incident arises, such as Burbank Airport recently reporting that no controllers were available, the command center issues an alert stating that any aircraft inbound to Burbank must divert to an alternate airport, and any aircraft that has not yet taken off will be held on the ground.—
Brian Strzempkowski,
The Conversation,
11 Oct. 2025
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For now, researchers explain that the findings indicate that fiber not only aids digestion but can be a defender of metabolic health.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Major League Soccer is promoting Charles Altchek, considered by many to be a potential future commissioner, to oversee the group that aids clubs in their business efforts.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Long before their food arrives, Maggie asks for the check, pays, and walks out.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Queen B drink is a shoutout to Brittany Mahomes, the Showtime cocktail refers to Patrick’s lifelong nickname and the Big Yeti beverage pays tribute to Kelce’s pickup basketball nickname.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The frond left on the pan imparts a lot of flavor to the cider pan sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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This alcove is drenched in a rich shade of deep blue paint that imparts a sense of calm without feeling heavy or dark.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Alternatively, a clamp-style version offers similar experiences for non-MagSafe items.—
Anita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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And while Sturm offers a small group of men’s options (the Face Cream Men doubles as an after-shave soother), some of her male clientele seem content to buy the primary unisex line.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and showrun by Amar Kaushik, the film extends the franchise’s mythology while introducing new folklore, humor and emotional depth.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Since this difference extends to Taiwanese computer keyboards, my initial ignorance became a translation opportunity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX additionally benefits from billions of dollars in contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense by providing launch services for classified satellites and other payloads.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Consistent exercise, regardless of the time of day, benefits people with diabetes.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Pungles (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pungles%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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