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as in exists
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in ranks
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
our school's football team is first in its division
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as in happens
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of is
Not to do what is economically beneficial, even if there is an argument that is in a client’s immediate best interest, but in holding power to the law.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Rothrock said there is no specific type of offender, such as a foreign visitor unaware of American laws.
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Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
What Wine Institute is arguing Tim Schmelzer, vice president of California state relations for Wine Institute, said there is no consumer transparency problem.
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Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
There is an intimacy, of course, with these two characters.
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Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
There is a new life and buzz to this environment after the two quick goals.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
While there is no shortage of impressive deals on clever travel accessories and comfy matching sets, Prime Day’s sneaker selection stands out.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Rothrock said there is no specific type of offender, such as a foreign visitor unaware of American laws.
—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
What Wine Institute is arguing Tim Schmelzer, vice president of California state relations for Wine Institute, said there is no consumer transparency problem.
—
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
There is an intimacy, of course, with these two characters.
—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
There is a new life and buzz to this environment after the two quick goals.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
While there is no shortage of impressive deals on clever travel accessories and comfy matching sets, Prime Day’s sneaker selection stands out.
—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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No video evidence exists to show exactly how the Lachman fire started, much less that Rinderknecht was the one who lit the blaze.
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It was fought on the very ground where the Savannah History Museum now stands.
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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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Leaving Boise State as the winningest quarterback in college football history, Moore enjoyed a short NFL career as a backup before turning to the coaching ranks with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
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This typically happens because navigating the conflict proves that the relationship is resilient and can withstand the realities of the human experience.
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
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Food and drink Regional cuisine takes the spotlight in many places—Julian Schwamberger lives it.
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The gap between those two facts is where employee value now lives.
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Lampedusa, which lies between Tunisia, Malta and Sicily, sits on one of the world’s deadliest migration routes.
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This should be a tight game, and a draw at +245 is where the value lies, in my opinion.
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McBride places the unfinished hat on my head for a brief fit check, aligning it to the center of my face before lifting it away again.
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That figure overtakes the attendance record that has stood since 1995 and places Silverstone ahead of major global race weekends including Melbourne, Austin and Miami.
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Harry's decision comes amid ongoing discussions with the royal family to acquire an appropriate level of security for his family, including Meghan Markle and their two children, Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7.
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Gentle self-expression comes easily as the emotional Moon in your sign harmonizes with the vibrant Sun in your 5th House of Creativity and Play.
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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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