Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming on
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Modern conservatism developed its own history and internal logic, emerging not merely in opposition but alongside liberalism as a powerful response to the social and economic upheavals of the early 20th century.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025 -
India's secondary market looks overpriced as compared to other emerging markets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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After arriving at the home, an officer discovered that Crofts’ wife was running a day care and snow cone business out of their home, according to court records.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Sep. 2025
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Diggs spent the 2024 season with the Texans after arriving in Houston from the Bills via trade.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Large, leak-proof components, which are necessary for high-throughput reactors, have been difficult to manufacture with existing methods.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Intel retains significant advantages in areas where power efficiency, cost optimization, and integration with existing infrastructure matter more than raw AI training performance.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The realities inside nursing homes and assisted living communities are complex, often more so than families realize.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Historically, recent college students have centered their post-grad lives on landing a job in big cities like New York City and Los Angeles that promise a lively lifestyle and often higher starting salaries (although the high cost of living quickly eats into that).—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Outside of illness, allergies, smoking, breathing through your mouth while sleeping and going under general anesthesia can also cause your throat to hurt when swallowing.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hold for 20 to 30 seconds while breathing steadily with long, deep exhales.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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