Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconding
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They were married in 1968, with Miguel Bezos adopting her young son, and had two more kids, Christina and Mark.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025 -
The minute-long teaser is heavy on performance footage, with Jaafar Jackson adopting the famous outfits and dance moves that made his uncle famous.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fairley had previously taken an active role in advocating against the settlement’s roster limits, writing to Congress and assisting a number of Liberty athletes in filing objections.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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These innovations can be used for a variety of purposes, including assisting humans with tasks, conducting research, or performing dangerous or tedious jobs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jaramillo was honored at a September 2023 Coral Gables Commission meeting for his efforts in identifying and aiding in the arrest of a man accused of stealing Amazon delivery packages.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the prebiotic fiber in butternut squash supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, aiding in a healthy microbiome (community of microbes).—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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There is a painful irony in this reversal of national fortunes, best illustrated by the current running joke in Brazil that the White House has opened a US embassy on American soil, a nod to the US government’s nefarious history of abetting authoritarianism in Brazil.—
Michaëla de Lacaze Mohrmann,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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This included prominent businessmen, landowners, poets, novelists, and local officials who were detested for abetting Japanese rule.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Democrats and Republicans have remained stagnated in negotiations to reopen the government, as Senate Democrats hold out on endorsing a continuing resolution to force a vote on expiring health care subsidies.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Former President Barack Obama stopped short of endorsing but called Mamdani over the weekend, offering to be a sounding board.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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But critics and former employees who spoke with CNN say the AI company has long known of the dangers of the tool’s tendency toward sycophancy – repeatedly reinforcing and encouraging any kind of input – particularly for users who are distressed or mentally ill.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under his leadership, Brioni underwent an operational reorganisation and experienced strong growth momentum, reinforcing its position in the luxury menswear landscape, according to its parent company Kering.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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Lucille Horn — who survived premature birth thanks to early medical innovation — spent her later years advocating for neonatal care, helping countless children.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kevin is also pursuing justice on behalf of his children by advocating for stronger child welfare laws and pushing for regulations on the life coaching industry in Utah, according to The Salt Lake Tribune and KUTV.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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New flight routes are helping too; Air Canada will begin direct service from Montreal next June, and Etihad Airways is launching a route from Abu Dhabi.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company chose Goldman’s growth fund due to its strong track record helping companies accelerate growth toward initial public offerings, Dibrov said.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Seconding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconding. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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