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Recent Examples of centrality
There is some methodological bias — drone kills are recorded on camera, while artillery casualties are largely invisible to analysts — but the increasing centrality of drones in the conflict is extraordinary.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The regulatory framework, the free zones, the geographic centrality—a third of the world’s population within four hours’ flight—all intact.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 8 Apr. 2026
The Basij has been singled out for targeting due to its centrality in the Islamic government’s security apparatus.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Handle With Care Despite its centrality to modern science, the central limit theorem has limits of its own.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The regulatory framework, the free zones, the geographic centrality—a third of the world’s population within four hours’ flight—all intact.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 8 Apr. 2026
The Basij has been singled out for targeting due to its centrality in the Islamic government’s security apparatus.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Handle With Care Despite its centrality to modern science, the central limit theorem has limits of its own.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centrality
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That may become increasingly common going forward, as conventional wisdom on the essentiality of coaching continuity—and the fear of roster attrition—has been recast by the yearly churn every team now faces in the transfer portal era.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Armani’s legacy is a lesson in essentiality, discipline and authenticity.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The son of a Scottish immigrant, McCluskie had a reputation as a political street fighter and his gruff style complemented Becerra’s more measured, cerebral approach.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Almost overnight, the reputation of that picture changed.—
Peter Bogdanovich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Drawing on Ernest Hemingway’s own experiences as a volunteer ambulance driver with the Italian Army on the Isonzo Front during the First World War, the novel became an international sensation and cemented Hemingway’s status as one of America’s most influential literary voices.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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As a result of the incident, several nearby schools and childcare facilities were temporarily placed on hold-in-place status, which was later ended, police said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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For women, these part-time gigs can confer prestige, power and a hefty paycheck.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Medik8, first launched in 2009, is part of L’Oréal’s Luxe division alongside prestige brands like Biotherm, Mugler, Kiehl’s and more.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Data center projects are likely to migrate to parts of Europe with lower power costs, creating winners and losers across the continent, the experts said.—
April Roach,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Jeffers flashed his power again, hitting the go-ahead homer Sunday and finishing 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored as the Twins avoided a series sweep.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Consumer safety groups also weren’t satisfied and wanted the bill to be tougher, pushing for a strict cap on potency like Vermont has.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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Edibles, gummies, and vaporized flower will now be legal to sell under the new potency level.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Over the years, many notable dignitaries have stayed here; hence the names of the eight signature suites, which are named after an iconic political visitor, such as Roosevelt and John Adams.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Police have not released a specific motive for the shooting the suspect's name.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The position is modeled after a similar concierge role in the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The idea of a managerial change in October if Liverpool stick with Slot through the off-season feels ominous, because a couple of poor early results will bring back the negativity currently engulfing the club and his position will become untenable.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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“Centrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centrality. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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