as in to care (for)
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For as well as Encarnacion has played this spring, the 33-year-old Flores is the one who enjoys incumbent status.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025 -
Then please enjoy a few TikTok videos showing this trend in action.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
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Even when, as during an onstage number during one of the film’s several potlucks (a Midwestern tradition Patterson relishes in here), the group sounds more like the indie band Beirut than traditional bluegrass.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2025
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The 26-year-old will relish the chance to once again be a starter after spending much of last year backing up Steelers starter Russell Wilson.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Then there was a change of manager and the new guy, Mel Machin, liked the look of him.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Over 309,000 users liked the post and over 3,400 commented.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Ignoring you – Walking away with their favorite toy instead of engaging. Avoidance – A dog who usually follows you everywhere may suddenly prefer another room.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The community offers a selection of move-in-ready villas for those eager to settle in quickly, as well as customizable homesites for buyers who prefer to build from the ground up.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
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Accessorize Your Existing Furniture Designer Amanda Jacobs adores the appeal of skirted furniture, viewing it as a finishing touch in any space.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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There are the usual ones left by adoring fans, celebrating her outfit choice (a metallic Annie’s Ibiza gown), hairstyle, and general existence.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Democratic Party has long fetishized unionized labor, fancying itself the party of the American worker.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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Several, including Bishop, fancied themselves rappers or singers; a few had worked on the fringes of the music business.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Georgina Rodriguez favored a backless silhouette at Coperni‘s fall 2025 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on Sunday.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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As residents of a state that, in 2024, favored Kamala Harris over Donald Trump by just 4% of the vote, the Love Is Blind Season 8 cast reflects a real divide within Minnesota.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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Elle Fanning Elle Fanning selects another timeless look, this one by Givenchy.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Markle clearly has a passion for it, and carefully takes the viewer through each and every step, from selecting the flowers at the flower market to the final bloom put in the (quite impressive) arrangement.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Cotton (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotton%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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