as in accompanying
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks
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The tribute program accompanying Yakusho’s award comprised seven films personally approved by the actor, with the festival noting that his participation marked a highlight in the event’s 28-year history.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026 -
The grounds' accompanying train station and gardens were reportedly modeled after the entrance to Disneyland's Magic Kingdom.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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At Saturday night's press dinner, Donald and Melania were sitting onstage shortly after the start of the dinner when live footage showed Secret Service agents entering the ballroom and quickly escorting the president out of the room.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Its mandate includes securing mine sites, escorting mineral shipments to processing facilities and border crossings and protecting foreign investments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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And that ambiguous statement raised alarms not just with workers but also with human rights groups such as Amnesty International, which issued a World Cup travel advisory for visitors planning on attending the tournament.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The romancer, which bowed in SXSW, follows Julia (Hawke), a frustrated video game designer, and Charlie (Pullman), a struggling musician, having supernatural impacts on the world after attending a couples therapy seminar to repair their volatile relationship.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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“Companioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companioning. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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