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as in depot
a regular stopping place
the historic house was once a station on the Underground Railroad, the network that helped slaves reach freedom in the North
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
in colonial America, women occupied the lowest station in society and were not allowed to take part in public life
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Recent Examples of station
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
The news station did not publish the original audio of the call, which was translated into Italian for viewers, including a voice-over for the president.
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Allison Beck,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
As of September, just three active bear dogs were stationed in the state — down from seven in 2012 — with no plans to bring on any new working dogs, as of September.
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Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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Other concessions include adding mobility mats, which boost beach access for people in wheelchairs or who face other challenges, at several lifeguard stations.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
The news station did not publish the original audio of the call, which was translated into Italian for viewers, including a voice-over for the president.
—
Allison Beck,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Verb
Romero served with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office before joining DPS and being stationed in Childress.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
As of September, just three active bear dogs were stationed in the state — down from seven in 2012 — with no plans to bring on any new working dogs, as of September.
—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
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And that put him in position to score easily on Tommy Edman’s double to the center-field warning track for the first run of the game.
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Polling tells him that his moderate positions on important policies are popular.
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Ukraine's military has used drones like these to repeatedly hit oil refineries and depots deep inside Russia, including Moscow and even Siberia.
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In new overnight strikes, Zelensky said Thursday that Kyiv’s forces hit two more Russian oil refineries in Ufa, 930 miles from the front line, and an oil depot in the Krasnodar region, 180 miles from Ukraine.
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Downtown Sacramento businesses remain skeptical that the state’s July return-to-office mandate affecting roughly 95,000 employees will actually materialize, even as foot traffic sits at 85% of April 2019 levels and local leaders rethink the urban core’s heavy reliance on office space.
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Dybantsa was in a heated race against Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer to be the top pick as all three are projected to make immediate impacts at the professional level.
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But the governor's office said the lower rate didn't change his stance.
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Classes typically cover correct stance, guard and foot positioning, basic punches and defensive movements like slips and rolls.
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In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.
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Fernandes hit Ronaldo with a perfect pass, and Ronaldo perfectly placed a shot with his right foot to the opposite side of the net.
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Iran’s Alireza Beiranvand was crucial to keeping Belgium at bay with seven stops, including an extraordinary block from point-blank range by left-back Maxim De Cuyper, who attempted a game-high five shots.
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Along the way, every stop is not just another bucket-list sight, but a story told through food, people, and place.
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Songs in America Six albums by Jackson live on the Billboard charts, and nearly three times as many songs from the superstar can be located on at least one ranking.
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Though fireworks are only allowed in the Lone Star state for a total of 25 days per year, North Texas hosts one of the nation’s best Fourth of July firework shows, according to a new ranking from USA TODAY.
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That proactive posture is worth a fortune.
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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