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noun

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Noun
The Cavaliers could be one of those happy-to-be-there teams, where two or three wins in the first round might sate them. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2023 The Groundwork Pace shorts have a generous 7-inch inseam and a barely-there silicone band around the bottom inside of each leg to help hold them in place, and the high rise and wide, flat waistband means these are cemented to your body as the trail miles add up. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2023 Then came the barely-there skin tints. Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Feb. 2023 In terms of down-there hair removal, getting a professional wax is one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep your bikini line smooth. Maddy Zollo Rusbosin, Women's Health, 28 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for there
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Noun
  • The chapter’s first section responds to a tendency in Harry Potter studies to interpret the series as if its version of magic portrays a profoundly different and salutary alternative to Muggle technology.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • Democrats, who are making arguments before the parliamentarian to slash key sections of the bill, called the ruling a win.
    Claudia Grisales, NPR, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • It was directed at outfielder Juan Soto, the Washington Nationals star who is suddenly and famously on the trading block and could be headed to you-know-where.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022
  • Because if not, then democracy in America is going down in a painful heap like a guy kneed in the you-know-where.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2021
Noun
  • This year’s lineup showcases an exceptional slate of films representing both the Hudson region and international perspectives, reflecting the festival’s belief in the unifying power of cinema.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
  • Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Sacramento and San Francisco are several larger cities within AT&T’s coverage regions.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Interjection
  • What had been an intensely local campaign that was unusual by today’s political standards quickly became, well, globalized.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 25 June 2025
  • How to know if special teams players are ... well, special Via email, Rob C. asks: How can the coaching staff, specifically special teams, assess guys designated for special teams?
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • For example, the finance sector leader Washington Bankers Association (WBA) historically worked with third parties to provide training for entry-level finance positions.
    Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Her background and communications expertise are in the K–12 and higher education sectors.
    Megan Kuhfeld, Scientific American, 30 June 2025
Interjection
  • In 2021, the former TV journalist accompanied her partner to business meetings with world leaders, a speech at his space company Blue Origin, and a charitable gala. 2022: Movie premieres, commencements, oh my!
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • And, as Alex DeLarge soon discovers, oh my brothers and only friends, conformity may be as dangerous as the chaos.
    Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025

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