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as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
recited the funny story of how he and his girlfriend met
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as in to list
to specify one after another
the Declaration of Independence recites a long list of grievances against King George III
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Trump, 78, was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, reciting the oath with a hand on two books held by Melania: a Bible from Trump’s 1955 Sunday school graduation and the Bible that Abraham Lincoln used at his 1861 inauguration.
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Kyler Alvord, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Yet every president from George Washington on has recited the 35 words as a commitment to the rule of law in the face of unpredictable forces of change.
—Massimo Calabresi, TIME, 19 Jan. 2025
Today, with little government support – which was cut off during British colonial rule in favor of formal schools – many of the children don’t receive formal education beyond learning to recite from the Quran and are left to survive by begging or working menial jobs.
—Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Feb. 2025
In 1892 — in the run-up to the Chicago World’s Fair marking the 400th anniversary of Columbus arriving in America — Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister’s son from upstate New York, wrote the Pledge of Allegiance, a version of which is recited by many American school children to this day.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Kyler Alvord, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Yet every president from George Washington on has recited the 35 words as a commitment to the rule of law in the face of unpredictable forces of change.
—Massimo Calabresi, TIME, 19 Jan. 2025
Today, with little government support – which was cut off during British colonial rule in favor of formal schools – many of the children don’t receive formal education beyond learning to recite from the Quran and are left to survive by begging or working menial jobs.
—Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Feb. 2025
In 1892 — in the run-up to the Chicago World’s Fair marking the 400th anniversary of Columbus arriving in America — Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister’s son from upstate New York, wrote the Pledge of Allegiance, a version of which is recited by many American school children to this day.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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First Lady Melania Trump in December described her son as a key voice in the Trump campaign’s decision to appeal to voters through non-traditional media forms, such as podcasts.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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The untitled movie is described as an original event film created and helmed by the iconic director.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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One of the puzzles in Animal Well (2024) requires memorizing a route to escape a gigantic ghost cat.—
Lewis Gordon,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Eventually, it was discovered that Larson had memorized the patterns in the game board, essentially doing his own version of counting cards to ensure his victory.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Peak Popularity: This name first appeared on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) top 1,000 baby boy names list in 1995 as the 964th most popular one.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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That place, however, will dig deeper into your bank accounts: the spectacular penthouse pad, which takes up the tower’s 49th and 50th floors and comes with a 116-foot terrace and a private elevator, has been up for grabs since May 2023, listed for a whopping $38 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2025
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His home was reportedly raided by the FBI on Wednesday, a family member told TMZ, but said Hantz left the Bandidos gang last year.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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People tend to think of boat pose as a core exercise, Dr. Harding tells SELF.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2025
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The medical journal also details how popular teas like green tea, ginger and rosehip can also fight inflammation and prevent oxidative damage.—
Eve Glover,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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The release details how the DOD will no longer formally celebrate cultural awareness months, including Black History Month, Pride Month, or National American Indian Heritage Month.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The emphasis is on creating dishes that narrate the intersection of Peruvian and Japanese cuisines in a way that advances the city’s status as a culinary destination.—
WWD,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Throughout the performance, the dancers repeatedly formed a flag while Samuel L. Jackson, portraying Uncle Sam — a historically white figure — narrated the show, taunting Kendrick Lamar.—
Dr. Delvena Thomas,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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After conservations on Monday evening, GOP leaders have reportedly outlined possible ways the $2 trillion government spending cut would be achieved without having to make major cuts to Medicaid funding, POLITICO reported.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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According to the news agency Reuters, an ICE memo has outlined an unprecedented push to target migrant children who crossed the border illegally as unaccompanied minors.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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Bailey recounted how, when flying a 777 airliner over the Persian Gulf, a US Navy aircraft carrier strike group once ordered him to alter his course to avoid going over the US flotilla.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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In her engaging, candid book, Leite recounts her experience working as a prostitute in the brothels of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and her eventual transformation into a social activist.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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