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as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
my share of the lottery winnings is over a million dollars her share of the bill comes to $13.44
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as in stake
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
she sold her share in the business to her partner
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
What's included Digital plans Digital + Print Daily digital access
Android and IOS apps
Subscriber-exclusive content
Digital subscription to share
The eNewspaper — a digital replica of the print newspaper.
—cincinnati.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
In July, the share of Americans working or looking for jobs fell to the lowest level since November 2022.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Phillips and Chubb shared a sack later … Safety John Saunders Jr. grabbed a late interception and returned it 52 yards, reaffirming his reputation as a ballhawk.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
What's included Digital plans Digital + Print Daily digital access
Android and IOS apps
Subscriber-exclusive content
Digital subscription to share
The eNewspaper — a digital replica of the print newspaper.
—cincinnati.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
An 8-2 win over the San Diego Padres ensured the Dodgers would exit an ugly weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter with at least a share of first place in the division.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
In July, the share of Americans working or looking for jobs fell to the lowest level since November 2022.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Aug. 2025
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This year, the USTA attempted to breathe life into a Grand Slam event that was often viewed as an afterthought by offering a $1 million cash prize, moving it to the week before the main draw and enlisting the top singles players to participate.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Others lined up to participate include such notable executives and leaders as Barry Diller, Mike Fries, Adam Mosseri, Bob Pittman, Gary Vanyerchuk, Campbell Brown and YouTuber Michelle Khare.—
William Earl,
Variety,
21 Aug. 2025
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States are already grappling with a host of responsibilities the federal government has handed off, including paying a portion of food assistance benefits for the first time.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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The northern lights could be visible from some parts of the Upper Midwest, including North Dakota, the northern portion of Minnesota, far northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Trump in talks about 10% government stake in troubled chipmaker Intel.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Nestle gradually sold its stake to Novartis, completing the sale in 2010.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Aug. 2025
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But the group wasn't part of the Ukrainian president's initial sit-down with Trump.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Pleasure management and harm reduction are part of this broader paradigm shift away from punishment and toward evidence, rights, and pragmatism.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Federal forecasters warned those with interests in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Bermuda to monitor the storm as those areas could soon face winds associated with Erin's outer rainbands.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Some prioritize districts that include voters with common political interests, which pushes candidates to address those interests.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
18 Aug. 2025
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While to some extent these recipes were meant as a way to keep peaches throughout the offseason, many of the proportions suggest that in some instances, brandy was there for a lot more than preservation.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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The number of left-handed pitchers in the majors has dwindled over the past five years, and the proportion of games started by left-handers has dropped from 31.9 percent in 2021 to 26.2 percent in 2025.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Per Ryan Smith of Pro Football Focus, there have been 98 players who have rushed the passer 30-plus times this preseason, and Murphy ranks third in win percentage (23.6%), third in PFF pass-rush grade (85.4) and third in total pressures (eight).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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Millennials make up the largest percentage of current pet owners (33%), followed by Gen X (25%) and baby boomers (24%).—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Share.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/share. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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