1
as in to minister (to)
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as in to cotton (to)
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Those hoping for a bling-laden interior won’t like the Kia K4.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025 -
The first video Nolan posted about the paralysis has gone viral with more than 1.5 million views and over 18,700 likes on TikTok in a matter of days.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Those with dry skin might prefer this glowy formula, as it's spiked with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter and porcelain flower.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
12 July 2025
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Ultimately, the Phillies would prefer none of their pitchers throw in the All-Star Game.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Many enthusiasts gravitate toward the elemental 356 A, which is desirous in the same way a thin, non-automatic watch movement can be more satisfying than that found in a complicated chronograph.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
5 July 2025
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Their visit a few months ago began as usual, with the retired art teacher and her adult daughter gravitating toward the walls and racks stacked with paintings and prints.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Fast-growing, non-native species like eucalyptus and pine are often favored for their rapid carbon uptake but can deplete groundwater, reduce biodiversity, and increase wildfire risk.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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High prices don’t necessarily favor sellers, either.—
Jennifer Horton,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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“Tend (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tend%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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