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as in reciting
to specify one after another
I proceeded to enumerate the reasons why I would be justified in filing a lawsuit for negligence
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as in counting
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added
there were more birds hovering about the bird feeder than I could possibly enumerate
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as in listing
to make a list of
let's enumerate the top ten reasons why Top Ten lists have gotten out of hand
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Hansard found himself in Dublin City, hanging out with writers like Seamus Heaney, directors like Jim Sheridan, and listening to Paul Meehan reciting poetry in a basement.—
Charles Moss,
SPIN,
20 Apr. 2026 -
The project has gained attention far beyond the synagogue’s walls, and elicited a range of mourning practices that go beyond reciting the traditional prayer.—
Stewart Ain,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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The distributor has been doubling down on wide releases, counting three over the past six weeks with Forbidden Fruit and Faces of Death.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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The state faces a July 1 deadline to stop counting ballots using computerized bar codes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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As interior secretary, Kempthorne made the decision in 2008 to issue protections for polar bears by listing the species as threatened.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2026
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Also, take screenshots of the seat listing for your records.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In outlining their case, authorities have not said how Talley ended up possessing the gun.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The motive remains unclear, though state media reported the man left documents behind at the courthouse outlining his grievances.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Like Flores and Natal, Kaik found that the company, York Service & Towing, would only take cash, telling her that sometimes, people would pay with a credit card then cancel the card before payment went through.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after telling her to contact security, Alvarez arrived upstairs.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the United States, federal guidance now emphasizes the importance of inventorying cloud dependencies and reducing reliance on a single provider.—
Doug Jacobson,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the run up to the court’s decision, the Club explained how these tariffs directly affect pricing, margin and inventorying strategies for each company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Jones found out about the vote to close INA after the Friends of Fort Worth Instagram page shared a Star-Telegram story detailing the possible vote.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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This simple V-neck tee gets a subtle upgrade with contrast white detailing at the collar and sleeves.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The standard deduction is a blanket deduction that all taxpayers can take without itemizing.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Most taxpayers can choose between taking the standard deduction or itemizing eligible expenses, depending on which option provides the greater benefit.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Enumerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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