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as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a proposal that is likely to meet with strong opposition from the local board of undertakers
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as in tables
a leg-mounted piece of furniture with a broad flat top designed for the serving of food
in preparation for the governor's visit, the taverner arranged an array of fancy dishes and silverware on the inn's finest board
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as in feeds
to provide food or meals for
housed and boarded many foster children over the years
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
boarded the stray cat until a permanent home could be found
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Yet, as organizations rush to meet this demand, many fall into the trap of greenwashing—claiming environmental or social responsibility without delivering tangible results.—
Joel Carboni,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024 -
Striking a balance between innovation and security will be essential as organizations seek to leverage the benefits of LC/NC tools in conjunction with generative AI.—
Hrishikesh Joshi,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The biggest challenges ahead The main challenge for the government now that the Assad regime is gone is building trust between the people and their governmental institutions, Marwan said.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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The institutions aren’t really trading.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2024
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Engaging in industry conferences, virtual networking events, job fairs and joining professional associations related to your field will expand your network and provide valuable insights into emerging trends.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Collaborating with these associations can help close skills gaps and improve employee retention.—
Kerrie Jordan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Then, five thousand or so years ago, after agriculture spread and prehistory gave way to history, hierarchies emerged, dividing our societies into groups—the socioeconomic élites and everyone else.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The bill also pushes universities to implement comprehensive hazing prevention programs, publish their hazing prevention policies and identify which fraternities and sororities have broken those rules.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
12 Dec. 2024
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Sigma Pi and Phi Kappa Tau fraternities also do not belong to IFC on the Hill or CU’s fraternity council.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
11 Dec. 2024
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Previous administrations have stood up specialized councils via executive orders, executives noted.—
Hannah Lang,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Part one of the season 47 finale last week featured two immunity challenges and two tribal councils, with plenty of shocks and surprises along the way and two finalists ultimately being sent home.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Boards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boards. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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