as in to win (over)
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One bite of the blue lobster fettuccine, and you’ll be convinced this is just how things were intended.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026 -
Lorena Gonzalez, who wrote AB 218 in 2019 before leaving the Legislature to head up the California Federation of Labor Unions, said lobbying firms had been urging unions recently to take the lead on convincing the Assembly to change the law.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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By April, Kabila’s new government was persuaded by the IMF and the World Bank to withdraw from the contract with Gertler after only eight months.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the years following COVID, Picturehouse – like other movie theater chains – had to persuade people to come back into the movie theaters.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The property brought around $32,000 in the transaction.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 Jan. 2026
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The month of December typically brings around 2 to 3 inches of rain to the region, on average, records show.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 Dec. 2025
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After striking out a batter and allowing a single, the freshman induced two flyouts to give Texas State the win.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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The next closest were Framber Valdez and Logan Webb, who each induced 22 double plays.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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The dragon is said to scare away bad spirits and bring good luck.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Breakfast Habits to Boost Your Energy Fortunately, several delicious and nutritious breakfast habits can boost energy levels and satisfy your cravings.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pizza fans can find casual, satisfying slices at Mezza Luna Pizza, which offers a relaxed, counter-service experience.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, some rank-and-file Democrats are still floating the idea of funding everything except ICE and Customs and Border Protection, arguing those agencies are already funded and should be isolated from other key government functions.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Vedam’s supporters believe investigators fixated on him as the lone suspect at the expense of other legitimate leads, arguing that his ethnicity played a role in how authorities homed in on him in the early days of the case and at trial.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Researchers aim to convert laboratory results into practical design rules for manufacturers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Soon another death at Lake Norman hospital Less than a month after Savage died, Heider operated on Lynnette York of Charlotte, to convert a gastric sleeve to a full bypass.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Reason (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reason%20%28with%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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