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as in to ward (off)
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However, some professionals consulted as part of the analysis expressed concern that 18 was too young to receive such a generous basic income, and that this could deter them from pursuing employment.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025 -
The opposition parties' actions sparked concerns among some Taiwanese about the island's democratic integrity and its ability to deter Chinese military threats, leading to the recall campaigns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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“Check (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28off%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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