as in to know
to have a clear idea of
I finally tumbled to the fact that I had been duped into getting involved in a phony investment scheme
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With the big night almost here, here's what to know about the award ceremony and how to watch it.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
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Your wallet — and your customer service experience — will depend on knowing the difference.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Your smartphone's voice assistant struggles to understand your accent but works perfectly for others.—
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Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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While parenting responsibilities are widely understood and sometimes better supported in the workplace, senior care still has a long way to go, Zlotsky said.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Teams of researchers are trying to use AI to decipher these rumbles.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
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Researchers from each, plus the United States, were attempting to decipher the challenges presented by opposing either a regime or a decaying democracy.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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The rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA would recognize the medical use of the substance, reducing federal restrictions on research and medical applications.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the father recognized the man.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Lerner says some customers see savings of 30 to 50 percent in their first month.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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This announcement came as a bit of a shock, given The Vampire Diaries actor and Olympic gold medalist had been seen holding hands at an outdoor market as recently as August 31.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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That is our special thing as Americans, and no European mind will ever comprehend that, Belly.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Certain populations of students such as those from low-income households, those experiencing homelessness, those who are unable to speak or comprehend English, or children of an active-duty military member are eligible to enroll in a state pre-K program or obtain ESA money.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some restaurants have chosen to raise prices, while others have reduced their portion sizes, neither of which their customers appreciate.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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So, useful suggestions should be appreciated.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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For investors who grasp this shift early, the rewards could be transformative.—
Alexandre de Vigan,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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From high-stakes official visits to personal trips, understanding where leaders go, and why, is crucial to grasping the evolving landscape of international diplomacy.—
Collin J. Meisel,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Tumble (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumble%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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