as in either
in addition to what has been said
there's the cost of the car itself, and then there's the cost of insurance and maintenance
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Recent Examples of then
Girls basketball Windward 63, Brentwood 54: The Wildcats (11-7, 2-0) took a big step toward winning the Gold Coast League, opening a 16-point lead in the first half, then 17 in the third quarter to hold off the Eagles (18-6, 3-1).
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
The artists will play the music of Bread at 6 p.m., and then the music of Heart at 7 p.m.
The combined group of Ash and Chloe and the Mondays starts at 8 p.m.
Reds, Whites and Brews is at 629 Main St., Suite B.
Tickets are on sale now.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Make a list of these communications, then enlist the help of an AI tool like ChatGPT to create templates for each.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
At the peak of #MeToo, many thought the music industry would be next and then not much happened.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
The artists will play the music of Bread at 6 p.m., and then the music of Heart at 7 p.m.
The combined group of Ash and Chloe and the Mondays starts at 8 p.m.
Reds, Whites and Brews is at 629 Main St., Suite B.
Tickets are on sale now.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Make a list of these communications, then enlist the help of an AI tool like ChatGPT to create templates for each.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
At the peak of #MeToo, many thought the music industry would be next and then not much happened.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for then
Adverb
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Here's Bravo's official descriptions of all three parts: Part 1: Sunday, Feb. 16 The season 9 reunion begins with a surprise as the ladies learn that the Grande Dame will not be in attendance, but not completely absent either.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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But here’s the kicker: This kind of commentary doesn’t light a productive fire under your butt either.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Agencies can also carve out exceptions for specific positions.—
Chris Cameron,
New York Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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Campbell also died at Kings County Hospital, while the older boy was taken to Brookdale University Hospital and is expected to recover.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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His exit from the playoffs doesn’t subtract from that, and, besides, the Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship Game was entertaining as heck.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
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Safety net programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and its Women, Infants and Children program don’t cover the costs of diapers; besides, families need those resources for food and other nutritional support.—
Janet Stolfi Alfano,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2025
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Read more on Corporate governance or related topics Boards and Decision making and problem solving A version of this article appeared in the January–February 2025 issue of Harvard Business Review.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
5 Feb. 2025
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Credit is due to the pop savvy Tesfaye has accrued over the years, and the crack team of songwriters and producers he’s assembled, for the more resplendent moments of Hurry Up Tomorrow.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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