as in places
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
the plan is to emplace more guns on the ridge north of the camp
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The location also places entrepreneurs near healthcare institutions and research organizations.—
Chase Jordan January 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
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While the statute places the burden on courts to consider evidence, survivors say the burden falls on them to prove their histories again — sometimes decades after the abuse occurred.—
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Their collaboration also situates White’s legacy in the present, linking his early battles for visibility to today’s pop-culture boom.—
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The power of this viral lament comes from the way Kata situates Good’s death within the haunted geography of the Minneapolis uprising that took place in 2020 following Floyd’s murder.—
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The driver then puts vehicle in drive, dragging officer about 100 yards with his arm inside the car.—
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Tonga has missed the past three games, which puts his availability for Sunday’s Wild Card showdown with the Chargers in significant doubt.—
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Cisco positions the same rugged networking technology used in Parkie for other harsh environments, including factories, logistics hubs, and outdoor industrial sites.—
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With the Innovative Accessories Challenge, Istituto Marangoni Firenze positions accessories as a key arena for future-facing design, offering emerging creatives a concrete opportunity to translate experimentation into professional growth.—
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Application is seamless with its sponge-tip applicator that deposits its clean serum with ease.—
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In the clip shot in a forest, the robot identifies litter, picks it up, and deposits it into a trash bin without any prior training—marking another step forward in real-world robotic autonomy.—
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The finale also sets up for Boris to return in future seasons.—
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Caleb Femi’s Poor (2020) sets up a visual contrast between exterior shots of the cold geometric grid of the North Peckham Estate, and close-up interiors with dancing.—
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Anyone who locates them is asked to contact Area 4 detectives at 312-746-8255, or call 911.—
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More than $22,000 in Canadian dollars has been raised through the family’s GoFundMe campaign since May 28, with donations going toward the search for the missing individuals and a reward for whoever locates them.—
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“Emplaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplaces. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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