as in to contend (with)
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However, fast-dry or humidity-resistant adhesives and paints can help combat less-than-ideal weather.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Among the most controversial recent amendments to German cultural policy came in 2024, when German parliament approved a declaration aimed at combating antisemitism.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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There was no sign former leader Aung San Suu Kyi would be freed or if the pardon would include the thousands of political detainees imprisoned for opposing military rule.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Yarris’ case is also familiar to many fans of Joe Rogan, since Yarris, who became an advocate for those who oppose the death penalty, sat for interviews just before the pandemic.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, people could not resist returning to their lives, to routines more comfortable than standing in the streets with the sun glaring in your eyes, squinting up to check the position of snipers on a roof, or working with cramping fingers sewing your tenth mask of the night.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Brown was issued a desk appearance ticket by cops for resisting arrest and obstruction of government administration, officials said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mike Judd, a lawyer for a coalition of media organizations including The Associated Press that are fighting to preserve access, said Graf so far has focused on whether his rules inside the courtroom are being followed, not what the media is saying outside of court.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Ackman is famous for fighting his way through deals; launching aggressive campaigns that invest in companies and force management to adopt measures like cutting costs or spinning off assets.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Keep your communication direct and grounded so others know exactly where things stand.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Of all the courageous figures in the Great Migration, the Pullman Porters of Chicago surely stand alone.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points watches were crafted and designed to be both robust enough to withstand extreme weather conditions and have the ultimate comfort while wearing on the wrist.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In addition, be sure to read the maximum temperature that your parchment paper is made to withstand and don't exceed that temperature in your air fryer.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Amber Berry says her son, Connor, has been struggling with a serious bedsore while battling human metapneumovirus in the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's intensive care unit.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nigeria, which is Africa’s most populous country, is battling a complex security crisis, especially in the north, where there is a decade-long insurgency and several armed groups that kidnap for ransom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Square (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20%28off%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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