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as in influences
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 talks
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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Politics influences how judges rule almost everywhere in the world.
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Ferritin is essential for oxygen transport (hemoglobin) and also influences energy production, hair growth cycles, cognitive function, mood, and thyroid metabolism.
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Instead, the guy talks to dead barkeeps and wields an ax more than his typewriter.
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Albert Saijo, second semester editor of Echoes, Heart Mountain high school publication, talks things over with Hisako Takehara and Alice Tanouye, first semester co-editors.
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It isn't completely understood how ibogaine works, but scientists know ibogaine affects the brain’s reward and pleasure system.
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Autism is a complex developmental condition now known as autism spectrum disorder that affects people in different ways.
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Welcome to Latest & Greatest, a franchise that celebrates all the shiniest new beauty launches of the month and informs you what’s worth your time and cash.
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Or a financial services firm where risk scoring informs underwriting, which informs pricing.
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The group also impresses with unique choreography, incorporating Pilates balls into their routine.
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Newcastle are keen to get the Munoz transfer sealed, given that if the versatile attacker impresses on the global stage, that may prompt greater interest.
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If an employee does not understand that their digital behavior impacts business continuity, no investment in cutting-edge software will be enough.
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What is a screwworm According to the USDA, the New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that impacts livestock, pets, wildlife, and, less commonly, people and birds.
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The lawsuit touches on a growing conversation over how companies are using technology, including AI, to push prices higher.
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This creates a living blueprint of where sensitive information lives and who touches it.
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“Tells (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tells%20%28on%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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