as in to contend (with)
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Tea tree and eucalyptus oil have both proven to be very effective at combating fungal infections.—
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Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026 -
China has looked to redefine its global brand in an effort to boost tourism and combat negative narratives.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Extending housing to remote areas requires new roads, water systems, sewers, schools, and fire protection, all of which are costly and often opposed by local governments.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The wall is opposed by environmental groups, local sheriffs, and a far-right pro-gun YouTuber who is the region’s Republican nominee for Congress.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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But the California high school athletics governing body has resisted, sparking outrage from anti-trans groups.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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These allow companies to resist speculative takeover and embed mission and values for the benefit of employees, customers, and/or the broader community.—
Alex Amouyel,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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In one scene in the novel, a black ram named Othello, who lives in misery in a carnival, forced to fight dogs, is visited in his pen by a strange ram bearing advice.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Trump has gone back and forth over whether the war will end, at times expressing optimism and at other times saying Russia and Ukraine should be left to fight it out to the bitter end.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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This is one of the longest-standing Filipino restaurants in Little Manila, opened in 1992 by Renee and Ernesto Dizon, who wanted to serve the neighborhood’s growing population of immigrant nurses.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Baseball’s all-time Thumb King — he was ejected from 162 games, a record that should stand forever — liked people, period, umps included.—
Mark Bradley,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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The city should prioritize ensuring underserved communities are designed to be environmentally resilient and in compliance with current standards so that the infrastructure can withstand natural disasters.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Beyond the hospital walls, there were no doctors or nurses to provide advice and reassurance, and no obvious checkpoint at which her body could once again withstand the rigours of elite sport.—
George Ramsay,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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While battling postpartum depression and addiction, Panettiere gave full custody of daughter, Kaya, to her father, Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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That’s the fastest pace since December 2022 when the Fed was battling a 40-year record surge in prices with sharp rate hikes.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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“Square (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20%28off%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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