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Recent Examples of unit
Caine has been vice president and creative director for Nike's sportswear unit.
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
The event supported Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 (MALS-11), a unit responsible for aviation logistics, maintenance, and operational readiness—work critical to mission success at home and abroad.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Ryan Kalkbrenner was tabbed by Lee to be on the floor with the main unit that included Ball, Knueppel, Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026
Tight end is another interesting position, especially after coach Willie Simmons has raved about the improved speed in this unit.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
The event supported Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 (MALS-11), a unit responsible for aviation logistics, maintenance, and operational readiness—work critical to mission success at home and abroad.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Ryan Kalkbrenner was tabbed by Lee to be on the floor with the main unit that included Ball, Knueppel, Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026
Tight end is another interesting position, especially after coach Willie Simmons has raved about the improved speed in this unit.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unit
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Reagan National Airport’s trademark, for example, is owned by the public entity that operates the airport — not a private company.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes proposed an agreement that asked the city manager to explore partnering with public entities on how to use closed school campuses and other unused public properties.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Granbury City Council chambers was nearly overflowing with people Tuesday evening as residents came out to speak on the agenda items and voice their disapproval and disappointment.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Investigators later uncovered one of the largest contraband seizures in the prison's history, including more than a pound of pure methamphetamine, marijuana, cell phones, and other items hidden inside the facility.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Unit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unit. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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