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slush fund

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Definition of slush fund

as in stimulation

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Recent Examples of slush fund Crucially, the administration is also trying to avoid a fight over the payout plan, which has been deemed a political slush fund by critics, while the Senate considers Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. — Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 11 June 2026 This week, Senate Democrats will push legislation to ban this slush fund and ensure no president can ever do this again. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 June 2026 The order temporarily halts funding or organizing the fund while a judge considers arguments against the program that critics called a slush fund to reward the president's supporters. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 May 2026 As shocking as this slush fund is, it should best be understood as one more test for what the administration can get away with. — New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for slush fund

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Noun

Research suggests low-frequency vibroacoustic stimulation can reduce stress markers, ease pain and shift the nervous system into a more relaxed state.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Examples include electrical stimulation to calm the nervous system, insulin delivered in response to rising glucose and light therapy to shift circadian rhythms.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of stimulation

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The export and manufacturing-led economic resilience is expected to reinforce Beijing’s reluctance to roll out stimulus to revive tepid consumer demand.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 July 2026
In Vibe Science studies, the autonomic nervous system shifts toward parasympathetic activation as the brain entrains to the stimulus, producing lower arousal and readiness for sleep and recovery.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of stimulus

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While the threshold sparked debate, the decree offers financial incentives for parties to merge by discounting registration fees for coalitions and alliances.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Administered by Proimágenes Colombia, Colombia’s CINA incentive (Audiovisual Investment Certificate) grants a transferable tax credit equal to 35% of eligible spending on audiovisual services in Colombia.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 10 July 2026

Definition of incentive

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Hurlbut agreed that the seduction of AI is its ease and accessibility.

— Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The rhythm of the writing shows the staccato nature of those relationships, with their stops and starts, and how sometimes signs of seduction cannot be misinterpreted or not picked up at all.

— Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 26 June 2026

Definition of seduction

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One exhibit brings together the then-future president’s buckskin jacket and pants, his rifle, Tiffany knife, his spurs, and his branding irons.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
The couple, who were introduced on a blind date, were together for two years before making a spur of the moment decision to walk down the aisle in 1954.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of spur

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Thomson’s book, coming late in his career, is more successful as a provocation than as a persuasive indictment of cinema.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Nevertheless, the movie’s influence and filmmaking acumen are undeniable, and any serious horror enthusiast needs to grapple with its provocations.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

Definition of provocation

Noun

Police said potential charges could include incitement to riot, vandalism, theft and assault.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Depending on the circumstances, charges could include incitement to riot, vandalism, theft, assault, reckless driving, unlawful assembly, conspiracy and other offenses, police said.

— Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 9 July 2026

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