as in to will
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The story of a unique champion The improbable tale of a one-legged wrestler who willed his way into becoming an NCAA champion is at the heart of one incredibly inspirational movie.—
Randy McMullen,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025 -
After Post died in 1973, her family willed Mar-a-Lago to the U.S. Department of the Interior as a retreat for presidents and heads of state.—
Miami Herasld Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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And when compared with driving, air travel is hands down the safer way to get from point A to point B.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
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While a new phone can be expensive, handing down your old iPhone is a great way to introduce them to technology while also being mindful of your budget.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The organization had strict policies in place, but the lack of proper training and infrastructure left gaps.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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According to the authors, the spiders appeared to have left their webs or lairs and migrated to die when exposed to the fungus.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
30 Jan. 2025
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In ever more apocalyptic language, Trump has sought to unify his MAGA movement with strongman pledges to defend Americans from millions of hostile foreigners seeking to storm the country and to root out enemy aliens within.—
Julia Preston,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Oct. 2024
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The film follows a ragtag group of actors (played by Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, among other stars) from an ‘80s sci-fi series who aliens unexpectedly abduct during a convention appearance.—
Matt Juul,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 July 2023
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Heads turn in Palermo’s dining room as servers deliver heaping towers of lasagna ($38), each five-pound slice gargantuan enough to easily satiate three customers.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
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Residents turned in five guns to police on the first day.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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Advocates argue the mothers’ voices particularly convey the urgency and significance of this moment.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles Centered on Liuyang — a city with a 1,400-year history of fireworks — the film conveys a deep understanding and respect for Chinese traditions while honoring Eastern culture and extending heartfelt New Year wishes.—
WWD,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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There was a mention regarding interview notes, that interview notes were not being turned over and have not been turned over.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The deal was struck after acting head of the FBI, Brian Driscoll, turned over to the Justice Department a list of FBI employees involved in January 6 investigations, according to an email seen by Reuters.—
Sarah Lynch and Andrew Goudsward,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, $150,000 doesn’t seem that expensive — if the state is willing to deed the lake, dam and easement around the lake to whoever pays for the repairs.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Aug. 2024
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This means that if the owner passes away or even deeds the house to someone else, the heirs or new owner would still be bound by the contract.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2024
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