as in to contend (with)
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The department first introduced the program earlier this summer as one of its measures to combat an uptick in crime across the city, particularly in the urban core.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025 -
This action marks another step in our ongoing efforts to combat fraud and support transparency and safety throughout the spirits industry.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 July 2025
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Senators Rand Paul and Tim Kaine oppose the tariffs, citing negative impacts on businesses and retaliatory tariffs from allies.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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The Academy's guidelines now strongly oppose using spanking as a method of discipline by listing the consequences of doing so, broken down by age group.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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If a student tries to evade this process and just asks for the answer, the AI will resist the request and instead redirect the student to engage with the material.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Of course, powerful pollution interests resist any positive change to the status quo.—
Mel Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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Unlike the Biden administration, Trump officials have not fought in the courts to preserve SAVE, and recently, Congress repealed the plan altogether.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s tariffs are unpopular in polls, and businesses have fought them.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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This comprehensive approach to worker welfare stands as a model for how fashion brands can operate ethically while producing extraordinary work.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The film’s cumulative haul now stands at $13.9 million.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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Can the jugglers withstand a rainstorm of hens or will they be yoked?—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
29 July 2025
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His firm has developed homebuilding concepts designed to withstand this risk.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Since last fall, Seely had been battling a number of health issues, including undergoing multiple back surgeries this spring for vertebrae repairs, as well as two emergency abdominal surgeries.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In the two years since Ben Stratford, 21, died by suicide, his parents have poured their grief, time and talent into providing young adults with the financial support and connections needed to battle mental illness.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Square (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20%28off%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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