as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
you need to be nice to your brother
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Plus, the latest on the condition of the sloths being treated at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, and the next steps in their care.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026 -
The birth control shot shouldn’t be treated differently.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The incident triggered an emergency response, seeing the Shenzhou 20 crew return to Earth aboard the Shenzhou 21 spacecraft for safety reasons, and the uncrewed Shenzhou 22 launched to serve as a lifeboat and ride home for the Shenzhou 21 crew.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Nearby Shingle Creek overflowed beyond its banks, while water flowing from neighborhoods north of State Road 50 and State Road 408 poured into the same basin serving Orlo Vista.—
Greg Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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As Tynes noted, the issue is that Carter chose to embarrass a teammate publicly rather than handle the matter privately.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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The Merlin Pilot system handles much more than a traditional autopilot, using a natural language processing model to listen to instructions from a mock air traffic controller and responding over the radio using a computerized female voice.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Guests can rent courtesy bikes or use trail maps to explore local running routes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Both use Virtue, a product line of serums, shampoos, and hair masks that prioritize strengthening the hair while promoting growth, hydration, and an overall healthy scalp (the key to it all).—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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“Be (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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