as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
you need to be nice to your brother
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Rod Laver Arena was then treated to a magical display of tennis as Djokovic and Alcaraz went toe-to-toe.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025 -
Elsewhere during his monologue, Stewart reflected on how much of the media treated the inauguration like a normal transfer of power without questioning it.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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Banjo served as the assistant special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in 2023.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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The pieces served as symbols and metaphors of the detainees’ experiences.—
Alexandra Moore,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Working in a variety of styles, the designers handle every aspect of the design process, from interior architectural detailing to custom furniture design.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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Relievers such as Tyler Holton, Will Vest and Jason Foley also handled hitters well from both sides of the plate.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, runway photography will also be taken on iPhones, as will close-ups using the telephoto capabilities.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some influencers rebounded by using other social media options, primarily Instagram.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
19 Jan. 2025
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