as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way
you need to be nice to your brother
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That’s led to a generation of kids being treated as Big Tech guinea pigs and falling student achievement scores.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Becker is neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated and has been treated for parasites.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gauthier served as the backup in his first NHL game.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The test also served as a rehearsal of sorts for re-entry day when the astronauts will suit back up for their return to Earth.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The construction was even handled by the fourth-generation Obayashi family, the same company who built the original structure nearly 90 years ago.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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One probe into Rabell’s welfare was handled by the adult protection program.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Was (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/was%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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