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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Mayor Mamdani said Monday that the New York City Department of Transportation will be lowering speed limits in 800 school zones to 15 mph under Sammy’s Law, which allows the city to set limits below the statewide minimum.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
See Gervais’ social media message below.
—William Earl, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Given our below-average funding, none of us should be surprised by our below-average education outcomes.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
Nvidia shares remain 13% below their October closing record.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Mayor Mamdani said Monday that the New York City Department of Transportation will be lowering speed limits in 800 school zones to 15 mph under Sammy’s Law, which allows the city to set limits below the statewide minimum.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
The nominees are listed below with an endorsement from their nominating teacher.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
See Gervais’ social media message below.
—William Earl, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
But keep in mind that many of the below benefits are based on clinical experience and emerging evidence rather than large randomized trials focused on this specific form.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Given our below-average funding, none of us should be surprised by our below-average education outcomes.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for below
Preposition
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Last, the hinge beneath the glass more closely supports the structure when the phone is open.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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For city-friendly days, turn to relaxed floral midis—like those from Merlette, Ganni, and Dôen—layered beneath transitional outerwear such as a classic trench, suede jacket, or even a leather bomber.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Global art markets saw modest growth in 2025 after two years of decline — but the recovery is partial and fragile.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Oil prices pared gains on Thursday after Brent crude briefly touched $100 a barrel, as attacks were reported on three more cargo ships in the Persian Gulf and traders reacted to the IEA's move to release government stockpiles.—
Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The sleeveless design is held together at the neckline by a large pearl detail, revealing a classic mesh bra underneath that added an edgy twist to the sleek look.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The soft, durable material protects the table underneath from hot plates, spilled drinks and scratches, while the pattern is fun and charming.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Those who itemize their taxes and fall within the highest tax bracket will now be limited to claiming total deductions of 35% of their income, down from 37% previously.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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In this case, your friend is actually 40% down, so go ahead and keep that Korean sheet mask on your face a while longer.—
Ellen Harrold,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2024
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
19 June 2023
Preposition
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But even casual high school boys basketball fans in the western suburbs recognize the Wolves as a force to be reckoned with by going toe-to-toe against top programs in the state under the direction of Velasquez, who is stepping down for some very good personal reasons.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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It is being validated, in real time, under conditions that no economic simulation could have replicated.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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The seventh-place Heat (38-31) remains one loss behind the sixth-place Orlando Magic (38-30) and two losses behind the fifth-place Toronto Raptors (38-29).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Reyes Station is exactly the idea behind the project.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The bottom sash in single-hung windows is the only part that moves, and for double-hung windows, both the top and bottom sash move.—
Anna Popp,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Since the turn of the year, the bottom three have taken points off Arsenal, City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Manchester United.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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