as in to solve (for)
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Ideally, Slowik can figure out why the best teams have shut down the Dolphins’ offense for the last two years.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
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The first plan of attack was to figure out how to stop the pup from escaping.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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However, homeowners are not able to deduct any of the following items: Insurance, including fire and comprehensive coverage and title insurance.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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To deduct gambling losses, a filer would have to be itemizing and exceeding the amounts of the standard deduction.—
Alan Wooten | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Feb. 2025
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Shakir said the focus needs to be on scaling up aid as well as restoring and repairing basic services, including water and electricity infrastructure.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Impact on Global Democracy Efforts The freeze has forced pro-democracy organizations to scale back operations.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ship capacity transiting through the Panama Canal was 10 percent lower between September 2024 and January 2025 than the 2019-22 average, measured in deadweight tonnage, according to the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO).—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Xfinity Series raced at this venue from 2005 to 2008, though on a different eight-turn course that measured 2.518 miles.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Figure in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figure%20in. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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