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as in having
to keep in one's mind or heart
he had long harbored a grudge against his old employer, who had high-handedly fired him without cause
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as in accommodating
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the woods in our suburb harbor deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks
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as in sheltering
to be or provide a shelter for
the little cabin is harbored from the wind by a thick growth of pines
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Recent Examples of harboring
Some of those arrested were undocumented migrants detained for violating immigration rules, while others were arrested for public violence, harboring illegal immigrants and robbery.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan's Taliban government of harboring militants who carry out deadly attacks inside Pakistan, especially the TTP.
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CBS News,
28 June 2026
As SpaceX shows by paying stock not cash for Cursor, harboring shares that by all fundamental measures look highly inflated carries a major advantage in making acquisitions—the tie-up would water down SpaceX shareholders a lot more if its market cap weren’t on such a tear.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
The organism living inside its partner organism is called an endosymbiont, and the partner harboring the endosymbiont is called the host.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
By harboring terrorists and letting its facilities serve as Hamas headquarters, UNRWA has become an arm of Hamas.
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Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Pakistan is also embroiled in a conflict with neighboring Afghanistan, accusing Kabul of harboring Pakistani militants who are fighting against the government in Islamabad — a charge Kabul denies.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Wood cutting boards are notorious for harboring bacteria within their organic surface.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
The 32-year-old grew up in Boise, Idaho, playing football on his high school team but harboring dreams to perform.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan's Taliban government of harboring militants who carry out deadly attacks inside Pakistan, especially the TTP.
—
CBS News,
28 June 2026
As SpaceX shows by paying stock not cash for Cursor, harboring shares that by all fundamental measures look highly inflated carries a major advantage in making acquisitions—the tie-up would water down SpaceX shareholders a lot more if its market cap weren’t on such a tear.
—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
The organism living inside its partner organism is called an endosymbiont, and the partner harboring the endosymbiont is called the host.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
By harboring terrorists and letting its facilities serve as Hamas headquarters, UNRWA has become an arm of Hamas.
—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Pakistan is also embroiled in a conflict with neighboring Afghanistan, accusing Kabul of harboring Pakistani militants who are fighting against the government in Islamabad — a charge Kabul denies.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Wood cutting boards are notorious for harboring bacteria within their organic surface.
—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
The 32-year-old grew up in Boise, Idaho, playing football on his high school team but harboring dreams to perform.
—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harboring
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Swift and Kelce opted against having traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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There’s a main hall, where technically demanding productions will be held, accommodating over 2,000 people.
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The structures include separate male and female changing cabins, a full dining hall capable of accommodating large dinner parties, a more intimate dining space, a summer kitchen, and several separate saunas.
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Thousands of people who have lost their homes are sheltering in schools, parks, and makeshift camps.
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The first half had concluded in torrential rain with players and staff soaked through and Iraq coach Graham Arnold sheltering under a cover for his match-day notes.
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The surprise delivery of the banner came in response to the national team’s gratitude after holding several practices at KU’s Rock Chalk Park during its June 8-30 stay.
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Burial postponed due to war Burials are meant to be conducted within a day of death in Islam, but because of the risks of holding a big funeral during the war it was postponed until after last month's interim truce deal was agreed.
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The second and third stories are open to visitors, while the first floor housing the gift shop remains closed.
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About 150 miles from SoFi Stadium, south of the Mexican border, sits the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team for its games at the Inglewood venue.
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On Wednesday, Mayor Mary Sheffield issued an executive order directing all departments and city employees to focus on protecting the public.
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Horror Remains a Safe Haven for Marginalized Storytellers For all the industry’s talk of protecting marginalized voices, two of the year’s most distinctive horror movies arrived with remarkably little fanfare.
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Human trafficking prevention Senate Bill 570 requires certain lodging operators to provide human trafficking awareness training to employees.
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There’s also fishing on the resort’s lakes, restaurants, cocktail lounges, and lodging options from standard guest rooms to four-bedroom cottages.
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Pre-bunking to inoculate against misinformation Fighting back against misinformation about climate change has proved to be possible, though not easy.
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For years, state regulators had asked the Sheriff’s Office to stop triple-bunking people, a practice the department acknowledged was dangerous.
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