as in realm
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
questions about organization of the fund drive are my bailiwick
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Recent Examples of bailiwick
But the company was squarely under his bailiwick: OpenAI was to be part of the research wing of the startup incubator Y Combinator, where Altman was CEO.
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WIRED, 18 Nov. 2023
January 6th would seem to fall within that bailiwick, but, as court dockets up and down the Eastern Seaboard demonstrate, the insurrection and its surrounding intrigues remain very much part of America’s present tense.
—Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023
Middle Eastern, Asian, Italian and Indian markets, Trader Joe’s, high-end gourmet shops and local farmers markets are all in her bailiwick.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
The agency has since extended its bailiwick to isolated ponds, drainage ditches and dry creek beds.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2022
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WIRED, 18 Nov. 2023
January 6th would seem to fall within that bailiwick, but, as court dockets up and down the Eastern Seaboard demonstrate, the insurrection and its surrounding intrigues remain very much part of America’s present tense.
—Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023
Middle Eastern, Asian, Italian and Indian markets, Trader Joe’s, high-end gourmet shops and local farmers markets are all in her bailiwick.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
The agency has since extended its bailiwick to isolated ponds, drainage ditches and dry creek beds.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 Jan. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bailiwick
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This is barely even a faux pas in the realm of dating.—
Kelsey McKinney,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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The upcoming season could set the tone for important developments and storylines that will affect both Dillon's career and Kaulig Racing's status in the competitive realm of NASCAR.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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After having taken a liking to the languages of the area, specifically Bengali, Clint returned to the U.S. and attended the University of Chicago to get his graduate degree in South Asian languages and civilizations.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Watkins affects every facet of the game in every area of the court.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Another website is registered to a private domain in Iceland.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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As a general-purpose technology, AI capabilities are advancing across many domains at this blistering pace.—
Henry Papadatos,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Cases have been reported in counties throughout Florida, according to data from the state's health department, with the largest tallies around Miami and Tampa. Similar to other states, most cases reported in Florida have been in children under 5 years old.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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He’s worked in newsrooms all across the country, including overseeing the USA TODAY sports department.—
David Ammenheuser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2025
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The two paintings contain few elements that might signal a tree – a concentration of lines near the center, lines that could be branches or a central trunk and lines that could indicate the ground or a horizon.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump took office last month at a time of persistent pessimism among Americans, with an average satisfaction score across key elements of U.S. life hovering at just 38%.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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As for Rodriguez, many sports fans know him due to his prowess on the baseball field.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Travelers will once again be a Signature Event in 2025, meaning the field will consist of many of the sport’s top players with no cut and a $20 million total purse, with $3.6 million to the winner.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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Here’s how pundits, writers and analysts around the NBA coverage sphere graded the trade for Sacramento.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Feb. 2025
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In other cases, the pigment has been found in fine powders or small spheres, according to the statement.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
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The idea is that residents will have access to all daily essentials within a five-minute walk, while high-speed rail will provide transit around the metropolis.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
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Talking to them with a calm voice and taking them for a walk, can help to calm their nerves too.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Bailiwick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailiwick. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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