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Recent Examples of glean
Scientists from the University of Warsaw have gleaned insights into the underlying physics of channeling that will help coffee lovers achieve more consistent results when brewing espresso.
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Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
While both deaths were ruled to be from natural causes, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office is finishing up the investigation by tying up the timeline with any information gleaned from the cellphones collected at the home and last contacts that were made.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2025
That’s why rejoining the muscles can glean positive results greater than just losing a poochy belly.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025
Even the basics can glean great results for some patients.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025
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Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
While both deaths were ruled to be from natural causes, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office is finishing up the investigation by tying up the timeline with any information gleaned from the cellphones collected at the home and last contacts that were made.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2025
That’s why rejoining the muscles can glean positive results greater than just losing a poochy belly.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025
Even the basics can glean great results for some patients.
—Meirav Devash, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glean
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Two Saturdays ago, citizens and immigrants across the country gathered and marched — including tens of thousands in downtown Chicago and the suburbs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Homicide and crime scene personnel were gathering evidence and speaking with possible witnesses.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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The strong fragrance deter pests that often plague Brassica family plants, the garden expert shares, so plant them with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage to reap the full benefits.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are also a slew of women’s styles under $100, and your husband or boyfriend can also reap the benefits of AllSaints’ discounts with an extra 30% off AllSaints men’s styles, plus check out select sales picks under $150.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2025
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Now the physicist and tech entrepreneur is focused on chocolate — not from cacao harvested in tropical climates more suited to the plant, but from cacao grown right here in Southern California.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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The 10- to 14-feet-tall tree is easy to harvest.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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Written after the composer relocated to Düsseldorf, the piece features a folkish, almost pastoral seed sown by his new surroundings.—
Marina Harss,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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These cover crops are planted in the fall prior to growing beans and cut down just prior to sowing bean seeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Glean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glean. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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