1
as in introduces
to present or bring forward for discussion
conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted
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as in discusses
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
the issue of whether a person's nature or upbringing is more important continues to be mooted by experts and laymen alike
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The film introduces German actor Naomi Cosma in a breakout performance, alongside a cast of young American non-pros Rivilis discovered locally in New Mexico.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026 -
In the second slide, Kelce introduces the shop (and its 87-year-old owner) in a video.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Mayor Karen Bass discusses her policies and how to improve them at the two-day forum.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This entry discusses talk radio in the United States and elsewhere, the growth of talk radio beginning in the late 1980s, and talk radio topics and formats.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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The blaze hit Bearded Lady Ranch in Brady, Nebraska, which raises registered quarter horses.—
Kailey Schuyler,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Chronic short sleep raises blood pressure, impairs glucose metabolism and is linked to higher rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and anxiety.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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When Nature Doesn’t Wait While the museum world debates loans and returns, a more immediate threat is accelerating.—
Annika Erikson,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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Data center debates takeover small town Texas Many state and local officials welcome the blossoming industry as an economic opportunity in small communities where revenue can be hard to come by.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Research suggests Della Kinder, who mailed the card, was born in 1884, died in 1953, and is buried in Woodruff County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2026
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But the dismal consumer mood as of late, and the weakness in the markets' internals, suggests something may need to give, especially with elevated yields and a rising Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Bonta argues Bianco violated state law and the attorney general’s authority by removing ballots from official custody without identifying a specific crime or suspect.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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That creative legacy, Santiago argues, is now a competitive advantage.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Moots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moots. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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