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as in to trim
to make neat
a directive for everyone to straighten up their cubicle in preparation for a visit from some corporate VIPs
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straighten (up or out)
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And regular activity levels can help bolster sleep quality, which can improve focus during performances too, McMillian says.—
Jordan Smith,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025 -
Potter has improved morale, as highlighted by midfielder Soler.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Just remember to trim your cat's nails to avoid unwanted scratches, Sung said.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Tulsi Gabbard trimmed her confirmation hearing opening remarks, leaving out a line accusing the intelligence committee of leaking information to build up the Russia investigation against President Trump, Axios has learned.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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Ford's chief executive, Jim Farley, has been seeking to follow up a choppy 2024 with more consistent results, in a year that is already shaping up to be marred by swings in U.S. policy.—
Nora Eckert and Nathan Gomes,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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The steelworkers' endorsement is the first big nod in the Pittsburgh mayoral Democratic primary, which is shaping up to be a tight contest between Gainey and Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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Professional, organized thieves swooping into stores in groups to steal high-demand items to sell on the black market.—
Cailey Locklair,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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Soccer Three top players in Southern Section girls soccer have been ruled ineligible for the rest of the season for taking part in a training camp organized by a pro team.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Gottlieb said his team was also thinking of amending their own complaint with new parties and claims but didn’t elaborate.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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On Friday, Baldoni’s team amended its complaint to add defamation allegations against the New York Times.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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Prions behave differently than viruses and bacteria and are virtually impossible to eradicate.—
Jim Robbin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Both actors are clearly behaving well within the scope of the scene and with mutual respect and professionalism.—
Erin Keller,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Over the weekend, Trump administration officials arranged another ride-along, that time in Chicago, for the daytime TV talk show star Dr. Phil McGraw.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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The company arranged for two Fox Sports personnel, Julian Edelman and Charissa Thompson, to do a tease of sorts just before kickoff of Fox’s Sunday telecast of the NFC Championship.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Szoboszlai is on course to better those numbers this season, with his goal against Ipswich his third in the league and fourth of the season overall, alongside five assists in all competitions.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Accept criticism gracefully and apply it to better yourself.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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