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Verb
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The person who had called in the incident identified Sweeney, who was still there, as her killer.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026 -
The Sleep Switch Inside Your Brain The team identified two chemical messengers in the hypothalamus that work like an accelerator and a brake.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Others, though, made out well this past weekend, as Morgan and Canales waited until after the draft to add to their rooms.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Miquela partnered with Prada, made out with Bella Hadid for a Calvin Klein ad, and walked the red carpet at the Grammys.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If picked up to series, Godspeed would complement Prime Video’s NASCAR coverage which started with the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the 49ers picked up edge rusher Romello Height and defensive tackle Gracen Halton.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Picked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked%20out. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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