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one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
a war bonnet that is a fine example of Native American handicraft
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For example, in 2023 $400 million was appropriated through nonrecurring general revenue to acquire lands in the Ocala to Osceola (O2O) Wildlife Corridor.
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Sarah Gledhill, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
The Solstice, for example, weighs 580 lb (263 kg), which is 33% less than a typical 90-kWh battery.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025
For example, Resilience — which is not flying a CLPS mission but will collect moon dirt under a separate NASA contract — is scheduled to make its landing try in late May or early June.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2025
For example, episode six looks at Gary Woodland’s remarkable return to the sport after undergoing brain surgery in 2023.
—Ben Church, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Gledhill, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
The Solstice, for example, weighs 580 lb (263 kg), which is 33% less than a typical 90-kWh battery.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025
For example, Resilience — which is not flying a CLPS mission but will collect moon dirt under a separate NASA contract — is scheduled to make its landing try in late May or early June.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2025
For example, episode six looks at Gary Woodland’s remarkable return to the sport after undergoing brain surgery in 2023.
—Ben Church, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
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In some instances, those people would go on to become huge stars — like actor Rachel Weisz, who was on the cover in 1987 at the age of 17.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Profit Imperative: When Businesses Must Shift Focus While a people-centric approach is essential for long-term success, there are instances when businesses may feel compelled to shift focus toward profit-making, especially in highly competitive markets or during financial hardships.—
Raul Handa,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Once the brewing period was over, the scientists analyzed the water samples to see how the heavy metal levels had changed (if at all).—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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In either case, a PCR test on the sample can readily detect the virus’s genetic material.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Blue Book will streamline the world of the books and real life, with scenes from Hilderbrand’s novels written in the 144-page guidebook alongside watercolor illustrations by artist Meredith Hanson, known for her paintings of Nantucket and local businesses on the island.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Watch the video below for an illustration of the changes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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Since the discovery of the feather and the London and Berlin specimens, additional Archaeopteryx fossils have emerged, all from the Solnhofen region.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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To determine where each of the skulls had come from, the team first analysed the stable oxygen and strontium isotopes in the dental enamel of each of the specimens.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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When people hear about large groups of people in class action cases, those people are typically identified in the discovery process, where the business will produce information and documents identifying people who have been similarly harmed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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We won’t be bullied or intimidated by frivolous cases.—
Julia Jacobs,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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