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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the girl came up to the counter and asked if she could have her order prepared to go
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as in to arise
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
let me know if anything else comes up during the project
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Frequent flyers know what not to bring on a flight, but some travelers still come up with creative ways to bypass Transportation Security Administration officials.
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Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Some wintry precipitation may stick, and with treatment, should come up easily, Dunn said.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Alex Killorn and Mason McTavish had a goal apiece and John Gibson came up with 30 saves for the Ducks, who played much of the game with five defensemen.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays might have come up on the short end of the Juan Soto sweepstakes.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Some wintry precipitation may stick, and with treatment, should come up easily, Dunn said.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Alex Killorn and Mason McTavish had a goal apiece and John Gibson came up with 30 saves for the Ducks, who played much of the game with five defensemen.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays might have come up on the short end of the Juan Soto sweepstakes.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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This finding has led researchers such as Christopher Walsh, the chief of the genetics and genomics division at Boston Children’s Hospital, to consider what other brain disorders might arise from somatic mutations.Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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That’s when the concept of crowdsourced maps arose.Brad Templeton, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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By drawing on real-world scientific advancements and theories, the novel challenges readers to think critically about the role of technology in modern life and the ethical dilemmas that arise with innovation.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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And her professors at Juilliard — particularly renowned playwrights Marsha Norman and Christopher Durang — drilled into her the importance of drawing on the personal.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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As Haun and Fox checked the wreck in the freezing river, the driver surfaced nearby, Haun said, according to the outlet.Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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After giving birth to her daughter, River, the new mom grappled with postpartum depression and doubts about her decision began to surface.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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But in the downtown criminal courthouse, the absence of defendants derailed proceedings in several cases, including at least one murder trial slated to begin closing arguments Friday.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Why some Big Lots stores will remain open after bankruptcy filing 03:25 Macy's is hardly the only retailer to close shuttering brick-and-mortar locations.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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As nations caught between the two superpowers are forced to choose between Chinese or American AI systems, artificial intelligence could emerge as a powerful tool for global influence.Harry Booth, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ashley is a senior policy reporter for Ars Technica, dedicated to tracking social impacts of emerging policies and new technologies.Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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From Short-Form Content To Long-Term Assets Most brands and media executives still approach TikTok, YouTube, Meta, and Snap as platforms for advertising or one-off creator partnerships.Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Another victim, an 85-year-old woman, refused to leave her home as the fast-moving Palisades Fire approached, preferring instead to stay behind with her beloved pets.Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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But in looking back at what happened four years ago, there are recordings, there's video evidence of what happened.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cincy by winning Saturday night must still have DEN and MIA both lose to get in, the Bengals’ chance of that happening put at 14.2%.Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
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Haley Joel made a name for himself with roles in Forrest Gump and Pay It Forward and recently appeared in Blink Twice.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Deshaun Watson project appears to have finally run its highly-expensive and controversial course.Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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