as in to care (for)
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The capital mainstay is home to a spacious dance floor — perfect for a hoedown or two — and a lush outdoor patio to enjoy a cool gin and tonic on the grass.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025 -
Francis enjoyed immense popularity with rank-and-file Catholics during his 12-year papacy but struggled with conservative church hierarchy, sometimes finding himself at odds with traditional voices within the Curia.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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And Biden clearly relished the opportunity to step back on stage, joining the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago Tuesday.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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An avid antiques collector, David Kerr, who’s based in Florida, relishes the history in the home.—
Colette Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Others credit the accessibility of religious content through social media and influencers, some like Desantis— who has over 220K followers and 4.4M likes on TikTok alone— speak directly to a generation navigating complex identity issues.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Williams likes the single-button power control over the trigger mechanism.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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There really is something for every kid here—even ones who prefer quiet with a calm corner.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Four Seasons New York Downtown property is also likely to lure in gala guests who prefer a stay in the heart of Tribeca.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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For the first time, people who have long adored his work finally understood his genius beyond just the writing and creating of great pictures.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The next video is great for curious kids who adore animals.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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There’s a decent chance of success; the North London team is better than semi-final opponent Bodo/Glimt and would fancy its chances against Manchester United or Athletic Bilbao.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In simple terms, the manager either did not fancy risking his striker’s fitness or did not fancy him full-stop, preferring Mateo Joseph and Joel Piroe.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Buy American rules embedded in federal procurement favor domestic manufacturers, sometimes at the expense of cost efficiency.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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As for accessories, Collins went minimal, favoring a shimmering, delicate bracelet with a set of coordinated earrings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Wells began his college career at Division II Sonoma State and spent one season at Washington State before the Memphis Grizzlies selected him with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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All products are independently selected by our editors.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Cotton (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotton%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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