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as in to minister (to)
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as in to cotton (to)
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Wylie, by all accounts, was well liked within the program and beloved by many players who viewed him as critical to their development.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025 -
Wood Pieces For practical reasons, Teri Clar likes to shop for wooden outdoor furniture and decor secondhand.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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To correct for this, astronauts tend to prefer spicy foods or adding spicy sauces, like sriracha, tabasco or red pepper paste.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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The one exception is that Counsell seems to prefer pairing Japanese ace Shota Imanaga with Amaya, who caught him 22 times during Imanaga’s 15-win season a year ago.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In recent years, koalas living in the state have been gravitating toward commercial blue gum eucalyptus plantations for food.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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Ralph Lauren is a designer that Markle often gravitates toward for public engagements.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Buy American rules embedded in federal procurement favor domestic manufacturers, sometimes at the expense of cost efficiency.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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As for accessories, Collins went minimal, favoring a shimmering, delicate bracelet with a set of coordinated earrings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Apr. 2025
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