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as in to involve
to have as part of a whole
the college application included some thought-provoking essay questions
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as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
that inextinguishable spark of liberty that is included within every human being
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Recent Examples of include
Others who were freed include Luis Somaza, a member of the Popular Will party, and Jesús Armas, an activist and former opposition councilman.
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Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Also available starting Monday are new menu items, including Chocolate Pistachio Loaf and a Dubai Chocolate Bite, a chocolate shortbread crust tart filled with pistachio cream and topped with a chocolate drizzle and pistachio crumbles.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Maye finished the game with 27 completions in 43 attempts for 295 yards with two touchdowns (both in the fourth quarter) and two interceptions, including one returned 45 yards for a touchdown by Seattle’s Uchenna Nwosu.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Edwards scored two key baskets late in a 58-56 decision, including the layup that gave the Blackhawks the lead for good on a feed off a steal from Brown.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Also available starting Monday are new menu items, including Chocolate Pistachio Loaf and a Dubai Chocolate Bite, a chocolate shortbread crust tart filled with pistachio cream and topped with a chocolate drizzle and pistachio crumbles.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Maye finished the game with 27 completions in 43 attempts for 295 yards with two touchdowns (both in the fourth quarter) and two interceptions, including one returned 45 yards for a touchdown by Seattle’s Uchenna Nwosu.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Edwards scored two key baskets late in a 58-56 decision, including the layup that gave the Blackhawks the lead for good on a feed off a steal from Brown.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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In response, Walz issued an executive order activating cyber-security specialists from the Minnesota National Guard, and the FBI and private consultants quickly became involved.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
12 Feb. 2026
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For this, researchers in Dortmund University are significantly involved in the EU research project ODYSSEV.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Look for containers to house baking supplies, grab-and-go snacks, breakfast items, seasoning mixes, and hard-to-organize spice packets.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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That’s a massive problem, because a detention center that’s open 24 hours a day and houses enough humans to populate a small city will put a far greater strain on public resources than any warehouse could.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Wright, who formerly worked as a detective, said the video contains apparent facial features such as a mustache and that investigators should be able to calculate height, shoe size and brands of clothing.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her life’s work was stolen early Monday when thieves swiped a shipping box containing many of her puppets from outside her Beachwood Canyon apartment.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Uptown Penny Loafer Mule combines a grippy platform sole with a deep heel cup to provide optimal stability for hours-long wear, delivering the same comfort as if your foot were fully enclosed.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Equipped with five sockets and two USB ports, this power strip, enclosed in metal with a rubber base, can sit upright on the floor or desktop and offers eight feet of extension from your wall outlet.—
Kelsey Borovinsky,
Architectural Digest,
9 Feb. 2026
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Kindergarten readiness encompasses the foundational skills necessary to engage in a more formal learning environment, said Ohio State University educational psychology professor Laura Justice.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The supply plan encompasses multiple sub-brands, including Qiyuan, Deepal, Avatr, and Uni, thereby positioning the technology for broader adoption across various vehicle segments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Romance feels confining as Venus clashes with Uranus today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The requirement to add wheels adds costs and can limit where these homes are allowed, often confining them to mobile home parks under local zoning rules.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Effective verification would likely entail having the abductor — or abductee — provide a unique piece of information only a handful of people would know.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Braver Angels’ mission promotes a horizontal understanding of what citizenship entails, far more inclusive and generative than today’s narrow, vertical view of citizenship as legal status.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Our approach to understanding the meat computers encased in our skulls has historically varied by discipline.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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In reality, Puertorriqueñidad encases a variety of stories, styles, shades, and textures, which were displayed through every narrative tool possible, including the varied characters, scenery, and fashion choices of the production.—
Sofía Viera,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
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