as in to carry out
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The high court ruled by a 6-3 margin, granting the federal government’s emergency appeal of the judge’s temporary restraining order freezing the raids as they had been carried out.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026 -
As reported, the review is being carried out by Citi, which is assessing a full range of alternatives, including partnerships, divestitures and spin-offs.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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From an early age, her big sister was teaching her all about pulling off a matching moment.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Emily Blunt pulled off a NSFW outfit reveal at the National Board of Review Awards 2026 on Tuesday, January 13.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Northern Ireland international was carried off on a stretcher in the closing stages of Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Disrobed and taken apart, Sophia was carried off, the machinery revealed, any semblance of sentience evaporating the moment the costume came off.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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Mars accomplished that this week when tickets went on sale for his Romantic Tour, which marks his first full headlining trek in almost a decade.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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This can be accomplished without compromising safety.—
Ross Marchand,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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Though designers will still prioritize efficiency, the triangle might not always be the default layout to achieve what a homeowner wants.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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In theory, this engine could achieve escape velocity from the Solar System, but would also produce considerable heat and radiation that would need to be safely contained.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Apparently, during World War II, when a number of European monarchs were living in exile in London, people would ring up the hotel’s switchboard and ask to be put through to the king.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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But overloading the dishwasher can result in dirty dishes that need to be put through a second cycle to get clean, and dishes that are crammed in may become damaged.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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But advocates argued that merely checking a box to satisfy an audit does not necessarily mean improvements in animal welfare, as evidenced by several troubling incidents that occurred last year, which is why advocates want greater transparency into how the city is fulfilling its obligations.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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On September 8, 2025—one year after the Nevada court showdown—the Murdochs reached an accord that fulfilled Rupert’s wish that Lachlan would inherit the empire.—
Gabriel Sherman,
Vanity Fair,
14 Jan. 2026
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The project will serve as a pilot for the city’s Project Labor Agreement ordinance, with most construction performed by union workers.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The brand will launch with its full product assortment in the region, though marketing will emphasize top-performing categories — blush, complexion, bronzer, tools and glow essentials — which align with existing regional DTC demand.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Work (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20%28at%29. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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