1
as in to minister (to)
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as in to cotton (to)
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And when diners nearby half-turned their heads to check if the foreigner liked it, Chen saw my expression of delight.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Did all the Luki members immediately like the idea of a film about or what was their reaction?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Payton, however, would prefer it this way.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kipling Colissa Up Laptop Tote Bag Travelers who prefer a personal item with a bit more substance will enjoy the larger capacity of this stylish tote.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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While studies have shown that poor sleep can cause people to gravitate toward foods that are higher in fat and sugar, less is known about how diet directly affects sleep patterns.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The party gravitated to the bedroom's plush circular bed for one of the steamiest part of the show.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Nov. 2025
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Instead, designers are favoring a few consistent shapes, aligned and grouped just so.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Tend (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tend%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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