as in to spend
to make complete use of
we've finally played out the leftovers from that huge holiday meal
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Recent Examples of play out
In Florida, battles over executive orders have played out in the courts as well.
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Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
Friday's ruling quickly sparked questions about how the dispute over birthright citizenship will play out now - and how the ruling on universal injunctions might affect other efforts to push back on executive policies, under President Trump and future presidents.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 June 2025
This dynamic plays out in marriages, friendships, families and even professional environments.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
By contrast, Kosinski’s follow-up plays out against eternal night, with dark mountains looming against deep-black skies with ominous gray clouds.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
Friday's ruling quickly sparked questions about how the dispute over birthright citizenship will play out now - and how the ruling on universal injunctions might affect other efforts to push back on executive policies, under President Trump and future presidents.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 June 2025
This dynamic plays out in marriages, friendships, families and even professional environments.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
By contrast, Kosinski’s follow-up plays out against eternal night, with dark mountains looming against deep-black skies with ominous gray clouds.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Until 2023, Horgan spent 14 years defending insurance companies for the firms Banker, Lopez, Gassler and Pennington P.A. Horgan approved levying court fees and costs against policyholders in nine cases, including five that dropped their claims before their hearings commenced.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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The squad have spent the past week in nearby New York City, holed up in a hotel on affluent Fifth Avenue but occasionally allowed out to explore Manhattan between training sessions.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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There’s no way around it—many of us consume far too much sugar.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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For most people, garlic supplements or garlic pills are a safe and convenient way to consume garlic when taken in the amounts directed.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Doubling down on something that isn’t aligned with your current strengths can drain leadership focus, capital and momentum.—
James Barlow,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The city avoided building a water filtration plant, which would have lost more than $8 billion, by investing $1.5 billion into forests surrounding New York City's Catskill, Delaware, and Croton reservoirs that drain into their water supply systems.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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While others exhaust themselves and their budgets staying open for ghosts and insomniacs, smart operators perfect their performance when the audience is there.—
Elie Y. Katz,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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According to a report released by Social Security trustees last month, once the trust fund is exhausted, payroll taxes would only be sufficient to cover about 77 percent of scheduled benefits.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Alabama's legislature funded a budget item to pay for administrative program costs in 2025, which will allow the state to draw down millions in federal funds this summer.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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States often use the provider taxes, within some already existing rules, to draw down federal funding and increase payments to facilities like hospitals.—
Rachel Cohrs Zhang,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
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Not everyone has access to backyard vegetables, but these recipes are perfect for using up those overflowing CSA boxes or stuffed produce bags from the grocery too.—
Alexis deBoschnek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2025
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Even for relatively efficient long-haul jetliners like Boeing’s 777 or Airbus’ A350, that means using up considerably more fuel.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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This, together with a higher standard deduction, reduced the number of taxpayers who itemize deductions.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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But because krill oil is absorbed better, less of it is needed to see results.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Lyne’s influence never disappeared; it was absorbed.—
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10 July 2025
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