1
as in to etch
to produce a vivid impression of
a puzzling detail that had been infixed in the detective's mind for over a decade
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2
as in to plant
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a football coach celebrated for infixing in his players an all-consuming will to win
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April 12 will remain etched in the memory of El Malilla, the reggaetón mexa star who brought the Sonora stage at Coachella to a thrilling close on Saturday night.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
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Rory McIlroy is etched in golf history as a career grand slam winner.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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If planting in full sun be sure to provide consistent moisture.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Perennials to plant: allium, Asiatic lily, aster, astilbe, black-eyed susan, clematis, columbine, coneflower, chrysanthemum, daffodils, daisies, daylily, forget-me-not, geranium, goldenrod, Hellebore, hollyhock, hydrangea, lavender, peonies and roses.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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On Father’s Day in 2022, Jordan showed off a golf bag engraved with Sammy’s name and birthdate.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bulova Pocket watch feature a case back engraved with the 150th Anniversary logo and are individually numbered.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Tree Hollows Tree hollows can collect rainwater and provide the perfect place for mosquitoes to breed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The mosquitoes can breed in standing water, so public health officials are asking that county residents allow vector control technicians to provide free inspections and advice, Nolasco said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The process produced 45 embryos, which were implanted in dogs as surrogate mothers, ultimately producing the three pups.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Unlike competitors like Neuralink, which implants a chip into the brain tissue, the company’s thin, flat device is instead placed under the skull directly on top of the brain.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This transition allows women to root their worth internally rather than outsourcing it to external achievements.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Often called French Tarragon, this herb is easy to root from a cutting if a friend will share.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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That rapid transformation is embedded in one business philosophy of Hart’s: flexibility.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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As generative AI becomes embedded in critical systems—from patient diagnostics to financial forecasting to air traffic control—the attack surface is expanding faster than most organizations can secure it.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Infix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infix. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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