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as in to rescue
to remove from danger or harm
the passengers waited for the rescue ship to come and deliver them
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as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
delivered up the ransom money
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as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
the inn endeavors to deliver the luxuries that its well-heeled guests have come to expect
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
delivered the prisoners to the sheriff
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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
finally, a summer blockbuster that delivers
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as in to produce
to bring forth from the womb
she delivered four healthy babies
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as in to indulge
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
deeply dissatisfied with his dissolute lifestyle, he resolved to deliver himself over to the ways of the Lord
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 July 2025
This casual outpost delivers exactly what its setting promises: pizza, salads, burgers and baskets of onion rings, chicken wings and fish and chips.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
That’s no longer the case, thanks to innovations like Nova, which deliver impressive results that rival those of their less sustainable counterparts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 July 2025
Already, the series has delivered a number of twists, from opening with a surprise cameo from Milo Ventimiglia — whose character's death kicked off the entire investigation — to losing team member Drew after three episodes, to Ackles' carefree maverick Mark Meachum having a secret brain tumor.
—EW.com, 15 July 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 July 2025
This casual outpost delivers exactly what its setting promises: pizza, salads, burgers and baskets of onion rings, chicken wings and fish and chips.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
That’s no longer the case, thanks to innovations like Nova, which deliver impressive results that rival those of their less sustainable counterparts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 July 2025
Already, the series has delivered a number of twists, from opening with a surprise cameo from Milo Ventimiglia — whose character's death kicked off the entire investigation — to losing team member Drew after three episodes, to Ackles' carefree maverick Mark Meachum having a secret brain tumor.
—EW.com, 15 July 2025
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For more ways to save on your power bill or to see if opting out makes sense for your budget, visit Cyberguy.com/SaveonPower 7) Monitor comfort and performance Keep an eye on how your AC performs during demand events.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Two cats, a ferret and a dog were rescued, though the dog, a German shepherd, escaped and has not been found, fire Chief David Haywood said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Two residents were rescued from windows as the house burned.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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The program was created in 2010 by the La Jolla Community Foundation and subsequently was relinquished to the oversight of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Expensive, but necessary The Magic went hard after Desmond Bane of the Memphis Grizzlies, and had to relinquish a package that included four first-round picks, and a first-round pick swap to get him.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Your guide provides instructions and all necessary equipment, making this tour suitable for both novices and experienced paddlers.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal (daniellefaskell@gmail.com).—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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In 2023, lawmakers passed a set of safety requirements for districts in the wake of the May 24, 2022, mass shooting at Uvalde's Robb Elementary School that left 19 students and two teachers dead.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The motion goes on to list what prosecutors allege were things outside her role as a judge, including interrupting an unrelated case in her courtroom and going into a fellow judge's courtroom and telling federal officers to leave the hallway in front of her court.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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In choosing Khadija Walker to succeed Madigan, the county executive followed the law.—
Charles E. Sydnor,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
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The book, which took six years to complete, is specifically aimed at young women interested in the medical field, providing insight into the persistence required to succeed in such a demanding profession.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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The Naked Gun revival, produced by Seth MacFarlane, stars Neeson in his first leading comedic role opposite Pamela Anderson.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Aug. 2025
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Walmart produced about $3.3 million from April 2024 to March 2025, which is split with the county, Lawson said.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
3 Aug. 2025
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Take just five minutes out of the day to indulge yourself in a self-care exercise.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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One of the rare recent TV exercises not to indulge conspiracy-theory tropes but deconstruct and criticize them was Netflix’s winter limited series Zero Day, in which the British actor Dan Stevens played a villainous YouTuber peddling such theories.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
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“Deliver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliver. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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