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as in to hollow (out)
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Green will need to back up this claim with strong play down the stretch of the season.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025 -
The challenge surgically, if that is what is needed, is the ability of the eyelid to remain functional to cover the eye and close.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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So far, 16 out of a total of 33 hostages expected to be released in the first — and current — phase of the deal have been freed.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sion James ghosted a screen, freeing up space for Flagg to straight-line drive.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, speaking for President Xi Jinping, said Beijing wants to help set global AI rules.—
Thomas Adamson and Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Brooklyn was always where the supermodel wanted to end up setting up home, with Gregory Rockwell and Hester Hodde of Gregory Rockwell Interiors helping bring her oasis to life.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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If a power strip feels hot to the touch, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove it immediately.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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Step away from stressful responsibilities, unplug from screens and give yourself space to try something new.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Realizing the extent of losses from the Palisades and Eaton fires, perhaps the cost of greater water delivery capacity would now be justified.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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The message is clear that he is justified in his actions and need not observe the law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Huntersville Board of Commissioners takes the final vote on March 18.—
Laura Barrero,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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The government took a necessary step by requiring airlines to issue flight vouchers to infected passengers starting this spring.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The president said that under the plan, the U.S. will treat other countries’ non-tariff policies as unfair trade practices that warrant tariffs in response.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s order would require the prosecutors to seek the death penalty but would preserve a jury’s ability to deliberate on whether a death sentence is warranted or not.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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