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as in gate
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
we locked the door to the room so that no one could get in
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
education unlocks the door to advancement
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Recent Examples of door
Those problems were worsened by a January incident in which a door plug blew out of an Alaska Airlines jet soon after takeoff, leaving a gaping hole in its fuselage.
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Boeing came under several federal investigations this year after a door plug blew off a 737 Max plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.
—David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Sure, 15% of senior employees say AI advances are pushing them toward the door of retirement, but here's the kicker: a full 13% say AI is doing the opposite.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Mills and witnesses told officers that Colen was shot after a large group of people had tried to push through the lounge’s entry door, according to the complaint.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Boeing came under several federal investigations this year after a door plug blew off a 737 Max plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.
—David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Sure, 15% of senior employees say AI advances are pushing them toward the door of retirement, but here's the kicker: a full 13% say AI is doing the opposite.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Mills and witnesses told officers that Colen was shot after a large group of people had tried to push through the lounge’s entry door, according to the complaint.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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That could sabotage the new service out of the gate.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Flight 1648 landed in Denver at 1:38 p.m. and taxied to the gate without incident, according to FlightAware and airline officials.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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In multi-unit housing, secondhand smoke seeps through light fixtures, wall electric outlets and doorways, posing a unique challenge for those trying to manage asthma.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The carousel continues with a photo of Holker holding Zaia in her arms while standing in a doorway.Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Then, every piece is tested with in-house employees who have pre-release access, Cannistra states.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Plus, with 1TB of solid-state storage, there’s plenty of room for big files and quick access to all your apps.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Russian tanks in particular are liable to explode shortly after being hit and crews need to get away fast without bothering to shut the heavy armored hatches behind them.David Hambling, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Two days after launching, Isaacman and his crew further made history: Becoming the first nonprofessional astronauts to open the hatch of their vehicle and expose themselves to the vacuum of space.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024
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Prospect Park, with Grand Army Plaza and the stately Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch at its northern entrance, covers 526 acres from the neighborhoods of Park Slope and Prospect Heights to Windsor Terrace and Flatbush.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Just beyond the entrance, a student pedals a white stationary bicycle as curious onlookers stop to watch.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Canopy Growth continues to focus on its strategy to accelerate entry into the U.S. cannabis market through Canopy USA, LLC, and has reported various balance sheet deleveraging initiatives.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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As videos of her performances went viral, so did conspiracy theories about her entry into the competition.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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First, the competitors must dig through the sand to retrieve a key.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Mills says the key is to just chalk it up to experience.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Moldova has made major progress toward EU integration, receiving candidate status in 2022 and officially starting accession talks in 2024.BYAndra Timu, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
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King Charles was the Prince of Wales for 64 years, from 1958 until 2022, when the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, prompted his accession at age 73.Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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