as in grasps
to have a clear idea of
it took me a while to twig the true nature of the relationship between the two women
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In each of these use cases, AI that sorts through appropriate, clean datasets—and grasps the full context of the worker’s role, functions and intentions—is the differentiator in deriving quantifiable value.—
Dan Adika,
Forbes,
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Del Mazo grasps the importance of rhythm for the page turn, and her pacing is spot-on.—
Barney Saltzberg,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Under the oak tree Workers climbing among the upper limbs of the famed oak tree outside the Augusta National clubhouse and a fleet of Toro Workman carts laden with rope ladders and assorted gear parked alongside the ropes created a potential flash-mob scene at mid-afternoon Wednesday.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Many of the individuals were buried on their sides or stomachs, with their limbs intertwined.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Interestingly enough, the house also sees an uptick in attendance during the summer months; Kinney notes that people from Pittsburgh, Detroit and Cincinnati often work in a visit while in town to see their home baseball teams face off against the Cleveland Guardians.—
Annie Zaleski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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That is something Honda recognizes.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Wu appreciates that the genre can be both unexpected and relatable.—
Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women board members can serve as an important check on both dynamics by fostering a culture that embraces and appreciates diverse viewpoints.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Twigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twigs. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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