as in to talk (about)
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The magnitude of the two events suggested, according to Whisker Labs, that the faults were on the high-voltage transmission lines that carry electricity from facilities like power plants to substations.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
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As such, retail growth suggests lingering consumer engagement despite the dip in confidence.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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About a decade later, the federal government expressed interest in developing the railway to expand Alaskan mining operations.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, Anderson recommended open, honest communication between the poster and their brother to express the hurt caused by the exclusion.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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State Senator-elect David Gregory, who proposed the bounty-hunter-style system, wants to allow bail bond agents to be certified to go after those believed to have crossed the border illegally.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Trump has also proposed to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security benefits, which could cost another $1.8 trillion over 10 years, according to the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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The brand is currently offered at retailers like Shopbop, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and more.—
Layla Ilchi,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Speak (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20%28of%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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