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as in ministered (to)
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as in inclined (toward)
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preferred
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Rather, Brazil has preferred a multidirectional diplomatic approach, grounded in the principles of autonomy, pragmatism, and constructive engagement with a diverse array of global actors.—
HUSSEIN KALOUT,
Foreign Affairs,
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Others preferred not to stay in a congregate shelter environment, where individuals typically share sleeping quarters.—
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2 Sep. 2025
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“Tended (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tended%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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