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as in data
a collection of factual knowledge about something
the network correspondent spent the entire day gathering information for her report on the brewing scandal
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as in info
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest information about the wildfires out in the West?
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Anyone with information related to the incident or suspect is asked to call 215.686.TIPS (8477) or fill out an anonymous tip form.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
As of early Tuesday, more than 300 officers, specialists, tactical units and aquatic search teams were searching the surrounding area of the hotel for any information about the woman’s whereabouts, according to a post on social media by Dominican Republic National Police.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
My focus is Neighbors Restoring Civility, providing timely information to residents and stopping incompatible development.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Access to such information is tightly controlled, said Jeffrey Vagle, a law professor and cybersecurity expert at Georgia State University who has in the past worked on classified federal technology projects.
—David Klepper The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
As of early Tuesday, more than 300 officers, specialists, tactical units and aquatic search teams were searching the surrounding area of the hotel for any information about the woman’s whereabouts, according to a post on social media by Dominican Republic National Police.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
My focus is Neighbors Restoring Civility, providing timely information to residents and stopping incompatible development.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Access to such information is tightly controlled, said Jeffrey Vagle, a law professor and cybersecurity expert at Georgia State University who has in the past worked on classified federal technology projects.
—David Klepper The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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