1
as in passing (down)
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as in reporting
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At least four people called 911, including one woman who followed Lee and gave 911 workers a detailed description of his location, but no officers were sent to help, according to reporting from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune at the time.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026 -
A lot of seniors are apprehensive about reporting things, Miller said.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the morning, Escobar shared a series of tweets informing the public of the airlift status.—
Robbie Farias,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Applicants will receive a letter in the mail before the end of March informing them whether or not they have been approved, according to the email.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The school posted a message on its website, notifying students and faculty that the school would be closed for the remainder of the week.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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While your absence might be less noticed, it is still considered rude to not show up without notifying the host.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Dating is the process of getting to know someone, and disclosing yourself to them is essential to establishing close bonds — and eventually, possibly, feelings of romantic love.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Callella has been arrested on suspicion of transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce, and without disclosing his identity, utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten or harass a person.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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OpenAI first released ChatGPT in late 2022, revealing the huge commercial potential of AI large language models that could help write emails and computer code and answer questions.—
Matt O'Brien,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The chitchat Dana makes with Emma about working through COVID is also revealing.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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On the left, that dislike has metastasized into an all-out fury, which is manifesting itself in all kinds of intolerable ways.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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Yet, even though platonic vibes are certainly on the menu, romance and passion could also be manifesting from the universe before you, too.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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In addition to imparting a fuller appearance almost instantly, the formula contains ingredients known to strengthen breakage-prone strands, ultimately allowing hair to grow to new lengths and reach its healthiest, bounciest potential.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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What perhaps mattered more than the incendiary headlines or the sheer number of stories both tabloids immediately devoted to this event, however, was the misinformation each was also imparting to the public.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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California State University has settled a lawsuit with its faculty union that restricts the university from divulging personal information to federal agencies investigating antisemitism on campus without the employee’s knowledge, union leaders said.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The siblings also claim the estate made the agreement null by filing public petitions and divulging confidential information in open court.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Handing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing%20down. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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