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a duty that is given to a person; a post to which someone is appointed
A destination as department chair was her reward for years of dedicated service.
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Recent Examples of destinations
El Floridita and Sloppy Joe’s, tourist destinations made famous by American novelist Ernest Hemingway, sat dark and shuttered.
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Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
In addition, LaGuardia isn’t an international airport (with inbound immigration and customs facilities), making Newark a more practical long-term gateway for growth, serving destinations beyond Bermuda.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Palencia One of the destinations most likely to have clear skies, Palencia is surrounded by flat, open landscapes perfect for viewing a low-altitude eclipse.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The open placket and breathable linen are standout details for travel to hot, humid destinations.
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Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
During that window, riders who are not going to the match should take PATH from 33rd Street to Hoboken or Newark Penn Station for trains to other destinations.
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Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Larry Brown, of Atlanta, was using the train to visit multiple destinations, including New Orleans and, on Monday Chicago.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Most are expected to arrive at destinations in Asia by early August.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
In addition, LaGuardia isn’t an international airport (with inbound immigration and customs facilities), making Newark a more practical long-term gateway for growth, serving destinations beyond Bermuda.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Palencia One of the destinations most likely to have clear skies, Palencia is surrounded by flat, open landscapes perfect for viewing a low-altitude eclipse.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The open placket and breathable linen are standout details for travel to hot, humid destinations.
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Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
During that window, riders who are not going to the match should take PATH from 33rd Street to Hoboken or Newark Penn Station for trains to other destinations.
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Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Larry Brown, of Atlanta, was using the train to visit multiple destinations, including New Orleans and, on Monday Chicago.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Most are expected to arrive at destinations in Asia by early August.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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Employers added 57,000 jobs last month, about half of what economists had expected.
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Terry Collins Republicans have little chance of winning top statewide positions in Colorado, making the June 30 primaries almost the de facto election in the heavily Democratic state.
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Despite taking cost-saving actions, including a selective hiring freeze for non-uniformed positions, overtime restrictions, spending reductions, and travel suspensions, General Fund expenses still outpace revenue.
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The plan to give noncitizens the right to vote in city and school board elections seemed to have momentum, until the council abruptly reversed course.
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The truly remarkable thing about this country is its ingenious ability—through elections, immigration, freedom of speech, and economic mobility—to constantly remake itself.
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Both Maurice and Henri Richard were tap-in Hall of Fame selections.
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After seven seasons, two All-Star selections, and leading Toronto to multiple playoff appearances, Bichette signed with the Mets in free agency.
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Additionally, the platform should align with the cultural values of the organization and also the personal choices of the individual.
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The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
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But Ha’s performance took me out of that, in the best way possible, and warrants a Primetime Emmy acting nod — while the show is big on nominations for below-the-line work, only Regé-Jean Page has earned an acting nomination, and that was in 2021 for Season 1.
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Bracco — who earned four Emmy nominations on The Sopranos as Tony Soprano's (James Gandolfini) therapist, Jennifer Melfi — first played mob wife Karen Hill in Goodfellas, receiving a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1991.
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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“Destinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destinations. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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