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as in to hollow (out)
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The robot that extruded concrete for Tor Alva, for example, applies the substance only where needed, resulting in hollow columns that significantly reduce material consumption.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025 -
Trump is actively harming our ability to make the batteries and other tech that are needed to mass produce drones like the ones Ukraine unleashed on Russia.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Then, in March, an appeals court acquitted Lee, freeing him to campaign in the snap election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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He was freed on parole from the Terre Haute, Indiana, federal penitentiary on Nov. 30, 1948, after serving 32 months of his five-year prison sentence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Typically, managers want players on the pitch — and players generally want to play.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Leslie Cooley Dismukes, the new leader of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, wants North Carolina to get closer to the Mandela Rules, named after the late South African president Nelson Mandela.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Nearly all, 97%, plan to travel specifically to reduce stress, anxiety or fully unplug, according to Flywire’s latest study.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Parents can join in on the fun during Family Weekend Camps—special weekends where families can unplug with zip lining, canoeing, pony rides, and more.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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This tactic is sometimes used to justify letting an employee go under the guise of poor performance.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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By confusing the idea that the people’s will must prevail with what the law actually says, these leaders justify intimidating judges and their sound legal rulings, a move that ultimately undermines democracy.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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In another outfit change, Lopez took the opportunity to show off her abs in a sparkling metallic gown with dramatic cutouts and a sheer tiered fringe skirt.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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And later in the program, Bhattacharya took a few questions from the audience that didn’t appear planned.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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In these circumstances, an administrative stay is warranted while this Court assesses the government's entitlement to a stay.—
Dan Gooding
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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However, as global financial regulations and transparency initiatives expand, freeports are ripe for scrutiny and regulatory measures which warrant staying up to date with compliance and reporting requirements.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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