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Recent Examples of termed
Claire Wang, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Whoever is determined to be the winner will replace current mayor Scott Singer, who is termed out.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Carollo, who was termed out at the end of last year, has since been replaced as the District 3 commissioner by political newcomer Rolando Escalona, a Carollo critic whose election night watch party took place at the Tower Hotel, which is owned by Fuller and Pinilla.
—Tess Riski
march 3, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The June primary will pit nine Republican candidates against each other as voters decide who will follow Kevin Stitt, who is termed out.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 28 Feb. 2026
His wife, Arlene, called 911 and reportedly was burned in what is being termed an accident.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
But with Moreno termed out and two other seats also up for grabs, the makeup of the council in 2027 is already up in the air.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Whether the fracture is open or closed can also impact whether it is termed as complex.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Newsom, who is termed out of office and cannot run again in November, has been circumspect about his plans for life after 2026.
—Lia Russell
february 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Chaffee, who was first elected to the board in 2018, is termed out and unable to seek reelection.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Whoever is determined to be the winner will replace current mayor Scott Singer, who is termed out.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Carollo, who was termed out at the end of last year, has since been replaced as the District 3 commissioner by political newcomer Rolando Escalona, a Carollo critic whose election night watch party took place at the Tower Hotel, which is owned by Fuller and Pinilla.
—Tess Riski
march 3, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The June primary will pit nine Republican candidates against each other as voters decide who will follow Kevin Stitt, who is termed out.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 28 Feb. 2026
His wife, Arlene, called 911 and reportedly was burned in what is being termed an accident.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
But with Moreno termed out and two other seats also up for grabs, the makeup of the council in 2027 is already up in the air.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Whether the fracture is open or closed can also impact whether it is termed as complex.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Newsom, who is termed out of office and cannot run again in November, has been circumspect about his plans for life after 2026.
—Lia Russell
february 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for termed
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Israel and Hezbollah did agree to a ceasefire in November 2024, which called for Israel to stop its military campaign and to remove their ground forces in southern Lebanon in exchange for Hezbollah to willingly move all of its personnel and military equipment north of the Litani River.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Trocheck was called for high-sticking Byfield 17 seconds later and the Kings scored 11 seconds into the power play.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The versatile diamond cut—aptly named for the long and rounded shape of the stone—is a beautiful option for couples looking for a timeless option that also can be set with a very fashion-forward edge.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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Another handful of floors up is Lennon’s, a cocktail bar with libations named after 20th-century hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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What state officials have dubbed the Morrill County fire has burned at least 708 square miles (about 1,834 square kilometers) across four counties since Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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What state officials have dubbed the Morrill County fire has burned at least 735 square miles across four counties since Thursday.—
Mark Scolforo,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Google Maps shows another location, east of Kabul city, also labeled as Camp Phoenix.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Politicians need to pass a law whereby all AI videos are clearly labeled in large writing, under penalty of law.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The remaining taxes collected from sports gambling are designated for K-12 and higher education.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Texas designated it as the official state sea turtle because of its critical status and connection to the region.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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But Elizabeth is one of the few actors from the first installment who won't be returning for the sixth film, also titled Scary Movie, which finds the Wayans family retaking control of the series.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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Yellowstone-creator Taylor Sheridan returns to Montana for his new TV series titled The Madison.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominated Boseman for a Best Actor Oscar at the 93rd Academy Awards, which took place eight months after the 43-year-old actor died from colon cancer.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Bomer is a Golden Globe Award, Critics’ Choice Award winning and Emmy Award nominated actor for his role in The Normal Heart.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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This distinction matters for anyone holding assets denominated in either system.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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When the dollar weakens and other currencies strengthen, investments denominated in those currencies become more valuable when converted back into dollars.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Termed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/termed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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