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as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the pressure of final exams is beginning to tell on the students in the dorm
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as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
detectives convinced the perpetrators in custody to tell on their associates
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Amyloid proteins affect cognitive function and contribute to cognitive decline.8 One large meta-analysis observed a 29% reduction in the risk of all-cause dementia with regular tea drinking.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025 -
Amanda’s plight underscores how the tsunami of immigration orders stemming from the White House is affecting not just Venezuelans themselves but countless U.S. citizens and green-card holders in Florida and across the country.—
Verónica Egui Brito and,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Even with the help of microphones, he could sometimes barely be heard above the din of reporters and players talking in other areas of the room.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Some local speaker will talk on the beauties of Hutchinson as a place to live, a place to trade and a place to visit.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Partially influenced by a mutual mentor, David Alfaro Siqueiros, the mural is a critique of fascism and war, depicting historical atrocities carried out by European regimesa and Ku Klux Klan members.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Recent research shows a strong connection between gut health and skin health, known as the gut-skin axis, meaning that an imbalance in gut bacteria can influence skin conditions like acne.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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Some takeaways from week No. 2: New administration, old problems Trump and his team had impressed even some of their critics with a steady stream of executive orders in their first week.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Management is slated to hold a conference call at 5 p.m. Last quarter: AMD fell after the company’s forecast failed to impress investors .—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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Just before the webinar, Gingrich said, the CDC informed him that because of an HHS order, the agency was unable to publish the report last week or communicate its findings.—
Amy Maxmen,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Bryant's surviving family members were informed of his identification.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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As part of Grammys Week in L.A., the event will focus on raising critical funds to support music professionals in need, including those impacted by the L.A. wildfires.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Potter said flights at Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Airport were not being impacted by the incident.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2025
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His influence extended beyond the sports field, touching the lives of many young people in the area through his dedication and guidance.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The patient never touches the sheets at a regular hospital.—
DAVID J. NEAL,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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The three were arguing over a parking spot, when one of the men pulled a gun and opened fire, striking Hughes in the stomach, according to ABC Eyewitness News.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The video's relatability struck a chord with pet owners, prompting a flood of comments, and amazingly there were plenty of pet owners willing to share their own improvisational leash moments.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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