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as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
codify these ancient cultures according to their political structures
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as in to organize
to put into a particular arrangement
the rules for the game were codified over a hundred years ago
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Recent Examples of codify
If passed, this regulation will codify data privacy protections for consumers across the U.S., including the right to be forgotten.
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Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
California, Colorado and Hawaii all have ballot measures that would codify the right of people of all genders to marry under state law.
—Kate Sosin, Them, 5 Nov. 2024
And Harris has pledged, if she is elected, to support a security bill introduced in the Senate early this year that would codify many of Biden’s sharply restrictive measures into law.
—Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
Deaton, who supports codifying Roe v. Wade, said Warren has been misrepresenting his pro-choice position on the campaign trail.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
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Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
California, Colorado and Hawaii all have ballot measures that would codify the right of people of all genders to marry under state law.
—Kate Sosin, Them, 5 Nov. 2024
And Harris has pledged, if she is elected, to support a security bill introduced in the Senate early this year that would codify many of Biden’s sharply restrictive measures into law.
—Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
Deaton, who supports codifying Roe v. Wade, said Warren has been misrepresenting his pro-choice position on the campaign trail.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
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The Trust is classified as a 'grantor trust' for United States federal income tax purposes, meaning the Trust itself is not subject to federal income tax.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Due to this, certain states can be classified as battleground states or swing states, meaning that they can be won by either presidential candidate.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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South Korean women organized it to protest a rise in anti-feminist movements following the election of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The event, which was organized by a popular YouTuber who had recently received some attention for eating a tub of cheeseballs in a public park, captured lightning in a bottle.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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According to national data compiled by Mental Health America, Arizona ranks 35th among states and Washington, D.C., based on its rate of mental illness and access to care for adults.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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In the preseason poll that was voted on by 31 of the nation's basketball coaches, Texas was ranked fourth.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Contact us to learn more, obtain more information, and/or arrange a campus tour at South Orange County Community College District, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy #3699, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Jones went on to compose, arrange and produce music alongside a number of greats, including Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Miles David, Dinah Washington and Frank Sinatra.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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After hopping over to the CW for its next five seasons, Supergirl had to distinguish itself more sharply against its Arrowverse peers, giving its superheroics an earnest social justice streak that was occasionally saccharine but usually infused with just enough charm to carry the day.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Takagi is currently investigating whether cats can distinguish between a foreign language and the language their humans speak.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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More evacuations have been ordered on the second day of the Mountain Fire, which has burned more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue ordered new measures to prevent judiciary and ministry officials from engaging in illicit acts at work, a government statement said.Reuters, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps nothing better illustrated the Bruins’ offseason makeover than the mainstay from a year ago being relegated to a bit player as part of this new ensemble cast.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rounding out the Top 5 was Bob’s Burgers, relegating Bluey to sixth place.Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Codify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codify. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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