as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in to puzzle
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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as in show
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
my cheerfulness was just a pose, for I was feeling miserable
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Recent Examples of pose
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
In many of their posts, they are seen standing and posing at the edge of buildings from extreme heights.
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Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
ABC News,
26 June 2026
This allows the licensor to ensure the product going on shelf and ultimately in the hands of consumers accurately represents the IP, with the right artwork, character placement and poses, logos, legal lines and color palettes.
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David Born,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Still, Republican lawmakers in Florida and Washington have repeatedly cited Tren de Aragua as evidence of the security risks posed by weak border enforcement, making the gang a central talking point in broader immigration debates.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
In many of their posts, they are seen standing and posing at the edge of buildings from extreme heights.
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Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains has shown up in a wave of new restrictions globally.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
This allows the licensor to ensure the product going on shelf and ultimately in the hands of consumers accurately represents the IP, with the right artwork, character placement and poses, logos, legal lines and color palettes.
—
David Born,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Bryan West The couple's nuptials reportedly will be a multi-day event; The New York Times suggested a smaller gathering of about 100 people will take place July 2, with a much bigger celebration on July 3.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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Pochettino seemed puzzled by the downcast tone of his post-match press conference.
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Astronomers are puzzled that such a glaring inconsistency could have gone unnoticed in existing data, such as the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), which provides our earliest snapshot of the universe.
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Englewood City Council called a special session on Wednesday evening to discuss whether to have its fireworks show, ultimately deciding to move forward with it.
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Recently, the Illinois Register proposed amending the administrative code to update the definitions of the various alcohol categories solely by their production process — not their alcohol content.
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Officials have not yet set a timeline to bring in a Palestinian technocrat committee to take governance of the enclave from Hamas, and the international force that proposed security infrastructure is yet to materialize.
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The decision reverses a June 15 determination by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher, who concluded the Petersburg resident's candidacy was intended to confuse voters rather than represent a legitimate campaign.
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The senator and allies, including the National Republican Senatorial Committee, have condemned the challenger’s efforts to join the race, arguing his presence could confuse voters.
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Local Law 11 façade inspections will be required every six years, instead of five, and buildings that are in good shape can perform them with drones and cameras instead of workers dangling from the roof.
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With facades facing Seventh Avenue, 498 and 500 Seventh Avenue promised a future for America’s fashion capitol and over time, helped chart the success of Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren, among others.
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In April, authorities say investigators with the California’s Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team discovered online advertisements offering construction services that did not list a contractor license number.
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For a few hours, bhajan gatherings offer an escape from those pressures.
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His focus on the voting bill, instead of signing one that tackles a top issue for voters, has left some GOP strategists baffled.
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Keith played conservative social climber Margo Leadbetter, who is baffled by her neighbor Tom's sustainability-centric lifestyle with wife Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal).
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“Pose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pose. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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