as in races
to proceed or move quickly
she careered off to the class she'd almost forgotten
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
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Before helping to launch the political careers of his three sons, Joe Kennedy had a high-profile government career of his own.
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Eco effort Currently working on its Green Globe certification, the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award are just two recent accolades the hotel picked up for its sustainability practices.—
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Death, fear, and sorrow unify the disparate practices.—
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Professional horseback riders run through a course made of snow while towing a skier or snowboarder who races the clock — all while staying upright and attached to the tow rope.—
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Holly races them out to the mine shaft, past the memory of the injured guy in the lab coat, but again, Henry follows.—
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Every January, companies from around the world gather to flaunt new technologies, products and services.—
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Instead, the program will change where the sales tax dollars go — redirecting dollars that would have otherwise been added to the state’s general fund to pay for highways, schools and other services to pay off the project’s debt and retire the bonds.—
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After the shooting, the SUV speeds into two cars parked on a curb before crashing to a stop.—
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This slows down the release of ethylene gas, which speeds up ripening.—
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The threat of more efficient, devaluing production models to the livelihoods of artisans is historically clear.—
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Now the pair are traveling the world, talking about how cooperation and a new system of catch shares saved their livelihoods.—
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On a sweltering July day, a steady stream of fans travels to the outskirts of Fort Worth to point iPhones across the highway at the TV greasy spoon frequented by oil industry fixer Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton).—
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Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid travels back up from the stomach into the esophagus (tube connecting the throat to the stomach).—
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The interface incorporates gamification elements such as badges, achievements, and cocktail discovery missions tied to different locations.—
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Each Smart Tag acts as a key for specific reactions and sounds, and these can also unlock mini-games with missions and goals.—
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When the temperature drops below 32 degrees and a glowing snowflake on the dashboard warns of icy roads, my car practically drives itself to Lighthouse Tofu in Annandale.—
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Those near misses helped extend Ole Miss drives at times.—
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“Careers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careers. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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