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as in revisiting
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
since we can't follow that plan, we'll have to review our options and decide on something else
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as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
a consultant was brought in to review our security procedures
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Recent Examples of reviewing
The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
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Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
After he was informed of the student’s death, Finkelstein did not change his practice of signing and approving the cardiovascular test results without meaningfully reviewing them, federal authorities said.
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Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Daniel and Saulter are still reviewing the text messages on the stand, now from the time period after King was indicted.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
The Charity Commission and the Arts Council are reviewing the allegations.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
Union says horse carriages are being singled out The accident has forced a hard look at safety, with drivers spending four days reviewing procedures.
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Aziza Shuler,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The Total Mortgage Arena, home to the Bridgeport Islanders hockey team for 25 years, officially went vacant in April and the city now is reviewing proposals from developers and venue managers on what to do with it.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Ushakov said the agenda includes exchanging views on global and regional issues and reviewing efforts to develop Russia-ASEAN ties.
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Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
After reviewing the footage of the incident, officials determined that the crash was not survivable and began the process to notify next-of-kin.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
After he was informed of the student’s death, Finkelstein did not change his practice of signing and approving the cardiovascular test results without meaningfully reviewing them, federal authorities said.
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Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Daniel and Saulter are still reviewing the text messages on the stand, now from the time period after King was indicted.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
The Charity Commission and the Arts Council are reviewing the allegations.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
Union says horse carriages are being singled out The accident has forced a hard look at safety, with drivers spending four days reviewing procedures.
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Aziza Shuler,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The Total Mortgage Arena, home to the Bridgeport Islanders hockey team for 25 years, officially went vacant in April and the city now is reviewing proposals from developers and venue managers on what to do with it.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Ushakov said the agenda includes exchanging views on global and regional issues and reviewing efforts to develop Russia-ASEAN ties.
—
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
After reviewing the footage of the incident, officials determined that the crash was not survivable and began the process to notify next-of-kin.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviewing
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Furthermore, distinguish yourself by revisiting past issues with solutions, showcasing continuous growth.
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The 1980s, fortunately, brought with them a feminism committed to revisiting and recovering the literary canon of women writers.
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Drill Tech-Obayashi alleges Yuba Water is steering that investigation away from examining its own operational decisions while focusing instead on the contractor’s work.
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The story reported that the victims had completed a safety course, while also examining state requirements and the large share of California boaters who had not.
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Harry Kane is reportedly reconsidering his Bayern Munich future after FC Barcelona made contact, sparking doubts in his camp.
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But even the wealthiest buyers are reconsidering their purchases, says Jason Gong, the founder of the watch community Complecto.
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Nashville — Steve Crook squints through the sun, scanning his surroundings with precision.
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And by passing footage to police rather than scanning them, Gabriel positions itself to avoid responsibility for the misidentifications that follow, says Pablo Nunes, director of the Center for Studies on Public Safety and Citizenship, a non-governmental organization based in Rio de Janeiro.
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The British established control of Florida after the French and Indian War but left little lasting footprint in what is now Miami beyond surveying the region and developing plans for future settlement.
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Killian is part of a group surveying PE teachers about the amount of physical activity opportunities available in their schools.
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Rux used to work as a mechanical engineer inspecting roads for cracks that result from use and weathering.
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Bud Carpenter walked up to join Ed and me in inspecting the prize.
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The latter is specialized in channel publishing, programming and editorial curation, and shaping premium and brand-safe viewing environments designed to enhance discoverability and drive audience engagement across FAST and AVOD platforms.
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Kids programming accounted for nearly 22 percent of all Netflix viewing last year, the streamer says, and Gabby’s is among its standouts.
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