as in to pass over
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This move is a bit surprising since Washington passed over Deiter, a six-year veteran, for tackle Trent Scott as Cosmi’s replacement in the playoffs.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025 -
As North America shifted away, the site of the modern-day Great Lakes passed over the Cape Verde hot spot, Li found.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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And the underlying data from 2024 isn’t something to ignore.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The topic, at least this week, might be harder to ignore than to achieve.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Known for unmercifully calling out machismo through her music, Paquita became a guiding light for many women who have been wronged or slighted by their partners, or a patriarchal world.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Each man feels insulted and slighted by the other; both have cause for resentment.—
Rachel Hadas,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2025
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March Matchups Promo for College Basketball First things first, players should start with a sign-up bonus, but don't forget about the March Matchups promos available in the BetMGM Sportsbook app.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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More Nuggets news: Nuggets Shockingly Blow Up Front Office, Fire HC Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth The Nuggets disregarded Malone's success, including the championship win, and decided to fire him.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The judge advised the jurors to disregard that statement.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Yet, many professionals either neglect it or fail to use it effectively.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Society has constructed a storyline defining retirement planning around asset accumulation peppered with images of later life leisure while neglecting what might be best described as the infrastructure necessary to support healthy aging and caregiving.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Default (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/default%20%28on%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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