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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bat (around)
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Inter Miami is in talks over signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul. Miami are pursuing a deal for the 31-year-old, an Argentina international teammate and close friend of Lionel Messi, who is out of contract at the end of the 2025-26 season.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
10 July 2025 -
Smith is seeking a new contract, and both organizations were apparently in trade talks over the tight end.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Subscribe On Tuesday, Nvidia also confirmed that Huang was in China and had met government and industry officials to discuss the benefits of AI and ways for researchers to advance safe and secure AI.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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In this interview, the co-founder of Kodiak Cakes and now founder of Kindling discusses his strategic approach to building a brand, disrupting categories, and the evolving landscape of health-conscious snacking.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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That calls for precise communication between station chefs, who congregate nightly to chew over the next day’s dishes.—
Kristin Tablang,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Jensen McRae is still chewing over something her therapist told her during their first session together.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Jurors began deliberating on Monday, June 30, after hearing seven weeks of trial testimony.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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In just a few weeks the convention will gather in Dallas for the 2025 SBC annual meeting and is expected to deliberate over convention finances and an ongoing debate about Southern Baptist doctrinal belief and convention governance.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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These criteria represent one interpretation of best practices; mental health professionals sometimes debate the optimal response to crisis situations, with some favoring immediate intervention and others prioritizing rapport-building.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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While the spending blueprint has been hotly debated because of its effects on household pocketbooks at various income levels, its impact on the overall economy is also a point of contention.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Bat (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bat%20%28around%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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