as in to turn over
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The migrants were turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for processing.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025 -
His ruling is temporary and will only apply until the full court can issue a more lasting order about whether or not the Trump administration has to turn over documents, and the justice did not offer any reasoning behind his decision in Friday’s order.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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As Charlie soon learns, the alligator she’s been tasked with saving is in the process of devouring Joe.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
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As the story of our cosmos moves forward, stars will slowly burn out, planets will freeze over, and black holes will devour light itself.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
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So, the doctor ordered the CT scan against the algorithm’s advice.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The uses range from tech companies securing personal devices and retailers scanning for potential shoplifters to e-commerce giants tracking delivery drivers.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 May 2025
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Plants tolerate growing near black walnut trees and are resistant to deer and rabbit browsing.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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It's still actively supported and great for basic tasks like browsing the web, checking emails, editing documents, streaming videos or even learning to code.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2025
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“Gobble (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobble%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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