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as in lurks
to remain out of sight
a little-explored region beneath which vast mineral reserves are said to repose
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as in rests
to refrain from labor or exertion
reposed in the Caribbean sun, enjoying her break from the world of work
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as in hands
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
the Constitution reposes the power to declare war to Congress, and to that body alone
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Jamon has left the past behind, but danger still lurks.
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Yet despite its reputation, this isn’t a bloodthirsty murder-bird that lurks in the rainforests waiting for its next victim.
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One soldier’s hand rests on the back of another.
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The decision to continue in the position rests solely on him.
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Picking tomorrow’s outfit tonight, when no clock is running, hands your morning self a decision that is already made.
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His own ideal already hands workers a fortune.
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And yet some Democrats were clear-eyed about the work that lies ahead to bring the party together as new divisions flared in the wake of Mamdani's success.
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Wong believes the future lies not in eliminating uncertainty but in helping people better understand it.
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Some New York Knicks fans are calling for one of the team's most famous supporters, Spike Lee, to get some shine as the team basks in championship glory.
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As Zoë Kravitz basks in her recent engagement to Harry Styles, The Batman actress is looking ahead to an upcoming milestone in their relationship.
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The set up leaves California vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of the stock market, dramatic swings in revenue and, in recent years, reliant on poor projections.
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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Also in Scorsese’s film, Cady’s crimes are so galling that Sam, Cady’s defense lawyer, breaks his own oath to his client and hides evidence that might have helped get Cady off (a change from MacDonald’s novel).
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The main event is its almost-sheer yet transformative coverage that hides pores, redness, and wrinkles, all the while imparting deep hydration via hyaluronic acid.
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Warm water relaxes the scrotum, which makes the testicles easier to feel.
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The wind relaxes a bit mid-week, but the heat and humidity stay with highs near 90.
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“Reposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposes. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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