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as in accessing
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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as in joining
to become a member of
patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society
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as in recording
to put (someone or something) on a list
new voters fill out a form and elections officials enter their names into the database
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as in receiving
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the club enters only five new members a year
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Recent Examples of entering
This cooling is crucial for entering the deeper stages of sleep.
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Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
The decision to hold the cohort in Nicosia was driven by necessity, as current restrictions prevent Palestinian participants from entering Israel.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
As the tournament progresses, however, the quarterfinals could see more surprises, with Arizona State, Boise State, and Oregon all entering as underdogs despite their higher seeds and first-round byes.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Fans must secure their mobile devices in provided locked pouches upon entering the venue.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Houck is among three starters to make 30 starts and that includes Brayan Bello, who seemingly does well against the Yankees on a consistent basis and pitched well in the final two months of last season and is entering the second season of a six-year deal signed during spring training.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What Investors Should Watch For As 2025 approaches, investors considering fintech IPOs should pay attention to the profitability metrics of companies entering the market.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
To serve that end, the scotch is primarily matured in first fill and refill ex-bourbon casks before entering a 6 month finish in Oloroso Sherry casks.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
But Amazon entering into a formal partnership with Intuit, the maker of QuickBooks, could be a better option for many small merchants.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
The decision to hold the cohort in Nicosia was driven by necessity, as current restrictions prevent Palestinian participants from entering Israel.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
As the tournament progresses, however, the quarterfinals could see more surprises, with Arizona State, Boise State, and Oregon all entering as underdogs despite their higher seeds and first-round byes.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Fans must secure their mobile devices in provided locked pouches upon entering the venue.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Houck is among three starters to make 30 starts and that includes Brayan Bello, who seemingly does well against the Yankees on a consistent basis and pitched well in the final two months of last season and is entering the second season of a six-year deal signed during spring training.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What Investors Should Watch For As 2025 approaches, investors considering fintech IPOs should pay attention to the profitability metrics of companies entering the market.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
To serve that end, the scotch is primarily matured in first fill and refill ex-bourbon casks before entering a 6 month finish in Oloroso Sherry casks.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
But Amazon entering into a formal partnership with Intuit, the maker of QuickBooks, could be a better option for many small merchants.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Smaller Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan is top shareholder, was also considering joining and would make a decision by the end of January, the companies said.Kantaro Komiya, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
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His perspective shifted after joining an organization that brought Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals together.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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For new companies created or registered after January 1, 2025, the deadline is set to 30 days from receiving either actual or public notice of their effective creation or registration.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Armando, who was deemed healthy after receiving a treatment for an ear infection, is now one of the dogs waiting for his forever home at the shelter's Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Winterized Trail Running Shoes These trail running shoes are designed for wet muck, packed snow, and sloppy terrain in general, with their traction adding necessary grip and rugged uppers protecting from punctures and penetrating cold and moisture.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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It’s coated with a durable water repellent (DWR) treatment that helps bead water and stop it from penetrating the outer layer.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
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As an add-on, guests can escape the hustle and bustle of sailing among thousands to a relaxed atmosphere for decompressing before rejoining their families for more adventures.Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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All came up through the agent trainee program after starting as assistants, with Cunningham rejoining WME in 2021 after a 2019 stint, Poitras and Wilk coming on board in 2019, Fox and Stewart in 2021, and Fayers in 2018.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Deal Rationale Since Universal Music Group’s distribution and listing in 2021, Vivendi has been subject to a significant conglomerate discount, resulting in a notable decrease in valuation and limiting its capacity to execute external growth initiatives for its subsidiaries.Joe Cornell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Post-pandemic, the market favored buyers who could easily give cash offers or offers well over the asking price in the immediate days after listing.Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
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And an image of a woman named Linda Jackson washing her hair in a plastic bin on the Navajo Nation, the striking mountains of Monument Valley piercing the background, was how Elliot Ross shed light on what life is like in America’s water inequality capital.TIME Photo Department, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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The She Wolf's howl is as piercing as ever.Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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If taxpayers closed their bank account since filing their 2023 tax return, the bank will return the payment to the IRS and the refund will be reissued to the address of record.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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In a significant development for reporting companies, the federal Court of Appeals issued a decision on December 23, 2024, which reinstates the requirement for filing beneficial ownership information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fudd, who has been plagued with knee injuries since enrolling at UConn in 2021, suffered the injury during the Huskies’ blowout win over Louisville and missed the next three games.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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King stayed abroad for a bit, enrolling in design school in Leicester, England, and later lived in Las Vegas, Nevada for many years.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Entering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entering. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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