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as in to live
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in to happen
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of be
But the calculation is different in the Senate, where there are no Republicans who represent high-tax states like California and New York where SALT is a top priority.
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Claudia Grisales, NPR, 4 June 2025
Throughout the day there was some garden variety intraday choppiness, but nothing that would have alarmed investors that weren’t day traders.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 4 June 2025
There is also a proposal circulating City Hall to push the upcoming November 2025 election to 2026.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
There is an incredible new currency paid for offline experiences.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Claudia Grisales, NPR, 4 June 2025
Throughout the day there was some garden variety intraday choppiness, but nothing that would have alarmed investors that weren’t day traders.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 4 June 2025
There is also a proposal circulating City Hall to push the upcoming November 2025 election to 2026.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
There is an incredible new currency paid for offline experiences.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for be
Verb
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Post-pandemic restlessness was just one feature of the perfect storm that catapulted Turnstile and their legendary, highly participatory live shows into the pop-cultural zeitgeist.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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With five bedrooms, four bathrooms and 5,600 square feet of living space, the home just hit the market for $1.97 million.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Heat escapes its atmosphere so quickly that, were one to stand at its equator at noon with skin exposed — not a great idea!—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2025
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The analyst added that following the acquisition, EOG’s net debt to book capital stands at 0.3x, with the company still boasting a peer-leading leverage ratio and balance sheet.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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Teel, 23, is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Sox organization by MLB.com, which also lists him as the No. 26 prospect in baseball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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California employment grew just 0.5% over 12 months, ranking a middling No. 28 among the states and below the 0.8% growth rate nationally.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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The Survivors takes place in Evelyn Bay, Tasmania, Australia – a town still haunted by a tragedy that happened more than 15 years prior.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Joshua Brito, 33, was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless endangerment following the incident that happened on Saturday at around 8 p.m. near the east end of Hart Island, according to WABC.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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In the absence of diverse revenue sources, consider additional ways to nurture existing customer relationships.—
Rahim Madhavji,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Champion has now secured the rights to produce licensed apparel for the NFL, adding to its existing portfolio of league partnerships, including the NHL, MiLB (Minor League Baseball) and PLL (Premier Lacrosse League).—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Chaco Canyon lies in the San Juan basin, once the largest gas basin in the U.S. Chaco has been simmering in the New Mexico cauldron for a number of years.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Noni finds herself up against Lion’s violent henchmen and women in series of fight-to-the-death encounters aboard the tyrant’s grandiose sailing ship, which lies at the heart of a vast naval fleet.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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The April 17 subpoena from ICE, which Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has vowed to resist, represents a new frontier in the president’s immigration crackdown that has placed Chicago squarely in his crosshairs.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Probably not, but a strong performance could provide that extra boost that places him at the front of the voters' minds.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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Additional highlights included a carousel ride with the siblings sitting together, roller coasters and walks throughout the park, which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Susana Rosario, 61, sits on a bench there every day.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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“Be.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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