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Verb
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The inexpensive studio space and the innovative community being formed by his gallery, Library Street Collective, persuaded him to stay.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026 -
In the end, county officials were persuaded to act.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 28-year-old Young led on the front nine in the final round at Augusta, and remained in contention until the end, finishing tied for third.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Deputies were led on a chase that stretched into northern Sacramento County, onto Sacramento International Airport property, and briefly off-road.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The season will be set in November, so maybe there’s a surprise snowstorm and everyone gets snowed in.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Opening day at County Stadium was snowed out, after Milwaukee was hit with more than 13 inches of snow.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Blumhouse-Atomic Monster CMO Karen Barragan closed with a caution for anyone tempted to get ahead of themselves.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Extra points for the chic white robes that you will be tempted to carry back home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Inside, a fuzzy white possum, seduced by cat food, sits, befuddled.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Roped (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roped%20%28in%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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