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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His world is turned upside down when Alex introduces him to Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a young wizard-in-training in need of guidance.—
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Marius introduces the idea of Q’s first love as well, in the same way that Gigi does.—
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The TikTok health trends Ashley discusses required some quick education.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
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Colm Tóibín discusses his new collection, The News from Dublin.—
Literary Hub,
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When working, pick tools that feel good to use, and pay attention to how your schedule raises or lowers stress.—
Tarot.com,
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Warm water raises skin temperature, and the core temperature drop after stepping out signals the brain to release melatonin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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At least 80% of voters support photo ID, polling that Republicans have repeatedly pointed to as the Senate debates the SAVE America Act, an election bill that Democrats claim is an attempt at voter suppression.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Dallas is $5 million behind on sales tax revenue, adding pressure as the city debates whether to repair or relocate its nearly 50-year-old City Hall.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Much in the popular culture suggests any aliens might be aggressive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
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The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
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4 Apr. 2026
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Stubborn Venus in your visible 10th house argues with intense Pluto in your 7th House of Alliances, spotlighting a tug-of-war between public praise and private promises.—
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In her letter to acting TSA Administrator Nguyen McNeill, dated April 3, the Illinois senator argues that TSA's lack of response may actually violate federal law.—
Sarah Ploss,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Moots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moots. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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