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as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the pressure of final exams is beginning to tell on the students in the dorm
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as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
detectives convinced the perpetrators in custody to tell on their associates
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Meanwhile, each time the barriers are raised, the lagoon is effectively closed off — which not only affects traffic coming into Venice (Italy’s second busiest port, and the fifth in the Mediterranean), but prevents the lagoon’s natural action of flushing itself out with the tides.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
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Naps may also affect you differently with either condition.5 There are two types of narcolepsy with slightly different symptoms, as well.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 May 2025
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Hamas talked to the United States and Egyptian and Qatari mediators to arrange the release of Alexander, and Israel has sent a team to Doha to begin a new round of talks.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Juana Summers talks with Renard about what he's seen in Gaza, and what's next for the people there.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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This journey is often deeply influenced by the unique dynamics and values of each family.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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This is because other factors also influence hurricane formation, such as dry air or dust in the atmosphere, the presence of El Niño or La Niña, along with long periods of sinking air or strong wind shear, Belles said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The seventh overall draft pick in 2022, the Cubs’ top pitching prospect impressed.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2025
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Final Verdict: Comfort That Fits the Way People Live Starting at $688, the Della Mini Split doesn’t aim to impress with extravagance, but by restoring ease to indoor environments.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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During the April 29 season ender, Serena — who foolishly thought her work bestie, Matt, was going to ask another St. Denis nurse out on a date — was informed by colleagues Val and Bruce that Matt’s infatuated with her, not Holly.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Then, Paul looked at how the current sky above was impacting my astrological fate.—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Is There Any Correlation of EA Stock With Peer Earnings? Occasionally, peer performance can impact post-earnings stock reaction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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His comments touched on various topics, including his discussions with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his stance on Syria's potential joining of the Abraham Accords, and his views on the ongoing Middle East conflicts.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Convergence touches everything — process, tech, roles, working groups, and more.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The tragedy has struck a nerve across India, from the general public to military officers and government officials.—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
3 May 2025
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The driver of a black Mercedes G-Class left the road and struck eight people at the Olgastraße/Charlottenstraße intersection, south of Stuttgart's city center, at around 5:50 p.m. local time on Friday, May 2, Stuttgart Police stated in a press release.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Tell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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