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as in to minister (to)
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as in to cotton (to)
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Reliever Anthony Banda likes Morris’ personality and how he’s unfazed by the newness of his role.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
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Briceno likes a metallic wash of RMS Beauty Eye Polish with a glossier product tapped onto the center of the lid (try a dab of Gucci Luminous Face and Lip Gloss, or About Face Vinyl Effect Eye Gloss).—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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Sitting in the Petco Park visiting dugout Monday afternoon, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes would have preferred to be answering a different set of questions about the team’s rotation depth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Some people prefer to mow around the perimeter of their lawn first, then start making stripes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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The person can gravitate toward mental thinking that is disastrous.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Aesthetic Appeal A large part of why hotels gravitate toward white towels and sheets is because of their look.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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Republicans are still favored to hold the Texas seat, but Democrats have pointed to the bruising GOP primary as a potential opening.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Crain describes the situation as a broader pattern, arguing that the city has favored new development over maintaining historic and cultural sites.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Tend (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tend%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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