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as in to affect
to be the business or affair of
this isn't something that involves you, so don't worry about it
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
a tragic play usually involves a number of plot devices, including the hero's fatal flaw
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
her blissful daydream so completely involved her that she never heard the knock on the door
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
a mind that was deeply involved in doubt about his wife's fidelity
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Recent Examples of involve
Petito’s case is one of many domestic violence tragedies involving young people that continue to provoke anger and fear, and that’s especially true when these cases involve teenagers.
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Again, the absence of Woods and McIlroy undoubtedly will put a damper on TGL’s playoffs (March 17-18) and subsequent championship series the following week, but even with those two top draws on ice, the first season looks like a win for everyone involved.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025
All of the candidates were supportive of the district’s statement, and several of the candidates were involved in its crafting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Browns general manager Andrew Berry and his key confidants will be talking not only to players in this year’s draft class but also to players’ agents and Berry’s peers about a potential mega-trade involving Garrett.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Again, the absence of Woods and McIlroy undoubtedly will put a damper on TGL’s playoffs (March 17-18) and subsequent championship series the following week, but even with those two top draws on ice, the first season looks like a win for everyone involved.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025
All of the candidates were supportive of the district’s statement, and several of the candidates were involved in its crafting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Browns general manager Andrew Berry and his key confidants will be talking not only to players in this year’s draft class but also to players’ agents and Berry’s peers about a potential mega-trade involving Garrett.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Due date for individuals and businesses in the entire states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and parts of Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia affected by severe storms and flooding from Hurricane Helene (☆) and Hurricane Milton.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The two countries exchange a series of tit-for-tat levies affecting hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of goods.—
TIME,
TIME,
8 Mar. 2025
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The non-manufacturing PMI, which includes services and construction, also climbed to 50.4 from 50.2 in January.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Starmer outlined a plan to support Ukraine, including continuing the flow of aid to Ukraine and keeping up economic pressure on Russia.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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As this strategy becomes more widespread, expect influential people to be inundated with similar requests (so if this strategy interests you, get started now).—
Nick Brown,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Nothing and nobody could have interested George more than Ahmet did.—
Ian Frazier,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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The second run of the breakout Prime Video young adult series wrapped filming in September last year, and with Season 1 launching in May 2024 the gap between the two will be relatively substantial.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Student Who Put College Savings Toward Mom's Rent Raises $145,000 Thanks to Strangers' Generosity Since the video went viral, Buddies Coffee has seen lines wrapped around the block, with dozens eager to show their support for the local business.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine and its allies are concerned Trump is pushing for a quick ceasefire that will favor Russia, which Kyiv says cannot be trusted to honor truces.—
TIME,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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There were many panels on topics that concern the XR industry, including why growth hasn’t happened as many have expected, along with presentations that introduced new technologies.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Most drugstore shampoos contain harsh ingredients that dry out the scalp.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The formula also contains polyhydroxy acid, a cousin to AHAs that offer light exfoliating perks.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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The property occupies a sizable 7,500-square-foot lot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Oleksandr Prokudin, head of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, which was mostly occupied by Russia early in the war but later partially retaken by Ukrainian forces, said three years of war had hardened his countrymen to the ups and downs of the fight to survive.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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The sunlit sanctuary’s posh amenities include a rooftop garden enveloped in greenery with open views over the city.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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The body is barely cold before they’re enveloped in a world of drugs and murder, with the FBI circling ever nearer to what looks like a criminal jackpot (fronted by a deli, hence the title).—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Involve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involve. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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