as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way
you need to be nice to your brother
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Additionally, the fibers were treated with silver, which provided anti-odor properties.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Vacheron Constantin really treated horophiles this month, unveiling an elaborate automaton clock and a métiers d’art wristwatch to accompany it.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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The effort has largely been driven by Vought, who previously served as the vice president of Heritage Action for America.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fangio was the new defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts, while Payton served as quarterbacks coach for the New York Giants.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ashe hired over a dozen employees, including a site editor who penned columns on subjects like Ken Starr and Bill Clinton, a talent coordinator, and workers who handled the development and design of the site.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
26 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the year, the Emerald Cruises & Tours designs its trips for curious travelers of all kinds, including food lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those who simply want to explore several new places with all the logistics handled.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Was (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/was%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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