as in to talk (about)
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But reporting in recent days suggests that the administration is softening its tone on FEMA even further, at least for the moment.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025 -
The research suggests that to consume or to dream of consuming creates illusions of belonging to a different social class.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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John McEnroe, never shy with an opinion, has expressed skepticism about pickleball — yet even his tennis academy on Randall’s Island in New York City has converted five existing tennis courts to 12 indoor pickleball courts.—
Stefan Boyland,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Though the director has publicly expressed his desire to retire the character — even revealing plans to kill her off in a 2018 interview on Bevy Smith’s SiriusXM show Bevelations — fan support has kept her alive.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In response to strong domestic and international criticism, President Zelenskyy is set to propose a bill that will decrease Russian influence while maintaining the anti-corruption agencies’ independence.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Schoemann proposes evaluating the voter roll purging process, hand-counting ballots, and ensuring equitable voting access.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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There are also persistent rumors in the party that Paxton could be offered a job in the Trump administration that would head off the primary.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
23 July 2025
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The new flight offers Florida travelers an alternative to the drive, which can take more than 4 hours (without accounting for potential traffic during peak tourism days).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
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“Speak (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speak%20%28of%29. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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