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Recent Examples of recon
Working recon, preparing for an invasion Seiter was born in Ridgewood, N.Y., and attended the prestigious Brooklyn Technical High School before working as an engineer.
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Jack Armstrong, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2024
Kubrick immerses viewers in trench life and drains scenes of recon missions and battle of any glamor.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 May 2024
Why Bathroom Access Is a Public Health Issue Scout the menu and restroom facilities before a date
Before heading out on a date, do a little recon on the venue.
—Claire Sibonney, TIME, 4 June 2024
The recon team find and locate targets, passing the co-ordinates to the Lancet operator, who flies to the spot, confirms the target, and guides the Lancet in for the kill.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
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Jack Armstrong, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2024
Kubrick immerses viewers in trench life and drains scenes of recon missions and battle of any glamor.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 May 2024
Why Bathroom Access Is a Public Health Issue Scout the menu and restroom facilities before a date
Before heading out on a date, do a little recon on the venue.
—Claire Sibonney, TIME, 4 June 2024
The recon team find and locate targets, passing the co-ordinates to the Lancet operator, who flies to the spot, confirms the target, and guides the Lancet in for the kill.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recon
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Cartels are known to employ drones to transport drugs and weapons and even conduct reconnaissance missions to monitor law enforcement activities.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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For more than 60 years, the military has launched reconnaissance, communications, and missile warning satellites into orbit.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs have reached five Super Bowls under GM Brett Veach, who for many years worked as an NFL scout (with the bright Eagles).—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
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Hodgson was a scout for Sunderland and told them about McConnell’s talent.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These typically cover essential rights, including the right to remain silent, the right to refuse consent to a search, and what to do if ICE arrives at a home, workplace, or public space.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Because the pool of potential mates is smaller at Yarber’s age, any search for a new companion or romantic partner requires a bit more creativity, said Dr. Jeffrey Kullgren, director of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.—
Allison Gilbert,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, Bregman and Crochet were enough to put the Red Sox back in the playoff hunt.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The hunt for a new partner comes during a busy time for United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Mat Ishbia, who bought the team for a record $4 billion from ex-Western Alliance chairman Robert Sarver two years ago.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Recon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recon. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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