as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way
you need to be nice to your brother
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Russian athletes are routinely asked to answer for the actions of their government, yet athletes from other countries are rarely subjected to the same scrutiny or treated as though they are personally aligned with war criminals or dictators.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
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Some of these experimental monoclonal antibodies were shipped overseas so that the American doctor could be treated with them while on his way to additional care.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Food and drink Undeniably decadent, with Maldivian lobster plucked straight from the sea and served at every turn—even in the omelette at breakfast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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While the menu leans into comfort food classics like burgers, hearty breakfasts, and milkshakes, don’t miss the diner’s signature tenderloin, hand-breaded and served on a brioche bun with garlic mayo.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
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Seydou Traore caught an impressive touchdown pass from Cam Miller, who was the third quarterback who handled all the snaps this week while Mark Gronowski, an undrafted rookie, watched the 11-on-11 periods.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Through a licensing partnership handled by IMG Licensing, Alex and Ani is turning characters, symbols and settings from Prythian into a line of collectible jewelry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Was (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/was%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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