as in to come (to)
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Both mother and daughter let their long hair flow down their backs, nearly matching in length.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
13 July 2025 -
What to know about Mega Millions To score the jackpot in the Mega Millions, a player must match all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.—
Don Sweeney
July 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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This wasn’t the first time a mayoral candidate approached another to drop out of the race.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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The Harley-Davidson Homecoming concerts at Veterans Park July 12 are proceeding as planned after the concerts July 11 were called off around 6 p.m. due to approaching storms.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Hours in the studio: sitting on a stool, staring at the drawer of unwilling brushes and oils, not touching a single one.—
Clare Sestanovich,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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The early signs of overheating in infants and young children include sweating, facial flushing or feeling warm to touch.—
Dr. Katie Lockwood,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Measure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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