as in to pass (into)
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Fans can also purchase commemorative rings infused with the blue turf, as well as the original 1986 blue turf collectible shadow box, signed by former athletic director Gene Bleymaier.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026 -
While the prevailing theme for the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2026 NFL Draft was infusing the defense with starting-caliber talent, their final seventh-round selection shouldn’t be overlooked.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, as news of the disappearances saturated local media, Abugharbieh once again turned to ChatGPT, according to the court record.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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If a cloth feels saturated halfway through the job, swap it out for a fresh one.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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The suite steeps you in ball park wonder, from the decor featuring classic baseball sights to the ball park music playlist and other little touches.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Lessons about my culture and history were steeped alongside pots of mint tea.—
Joseph Pool,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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Still, even as the memes become borderline unintelligible, Kirkslop contains an air of transgression that imbues the otherwise inane edits and images with perverse political undercurrents.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The best power-pop thrives on the simmering tension between joyous jangle and sorrowful sentiment, and Presley imbues Orange’s songs with a palpable sense of shame and regret that makes even its most ebullient tracks feel heavy.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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Officials say soaking rain is needed to snuff out the larger fires.—
Emilie Megnien,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The primary suite boasts two walk-in closets and a spacious en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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His swagger and confidence – in the locker room and on the floor – permeate down the lineup.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Brownlee, too, acknowledged the sense of anxiety permeating her team of climbers.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the office’s pervading atmosphere of hard work and quiet focus felt uncannily similar to its big-screen analog.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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If there’s cleverness to the way Lindsay-Abaire keeps passing the buck of hypocrisy between the members of the neighborhood association, there’s also a pervading sense of decorum that limits how far the satire can go.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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What is better is if dedicated bombers can penetrate airspace, loiter, and hit targets on demand.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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An upright vacuum generates additional pressure, allowing the beater brush to penetrate deeply into the carpet pile and pick up debris.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Fill (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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