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Verb
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In an era where social media dictates public perception, silence or vague messaging can speak volumes.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 July 2025 -
In addition to these celebrity cases, hundreds more anonymous American military men spent the war languishing in notoriously bad British prisons, starved of the basic niceties international standards dictated for prisoners of war—a status they were denied as rebel combatants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 July 2025
Verb
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As recently as this week, Chinese aircraft carriers pushed farther into waters that had long been dominated by the U.S. military, in a series of drills reported by the Japanese military's joint staff.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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This weekend, a beautiful crescent moon will dominate the post-sunset evening sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Reign (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reign%20%28over%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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