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one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
a war bonnet that is a fine example of Native American handicraft
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For example, Anderson-Haynes recommends snapper instead of salmon for clients in the African diaspora.
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Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The experiences of the last two vice presidents serve as examples of the perils that could await Vance.
—Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
For example, a standard soil test may run about $30, while an environmental testing lab screening for hazardous substance categories like asbestos and pesticide residue might run $200-400 (per category).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
For example, guidance included six to 11 servings per day of grains such as bread, cereal, rice and pasta versus just two to three servings of protein, such as meat.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Checking an Insurer’s Reputation and Customer Service There may be instances where problems concerning an insurer’s reputation outweigh its low rates.—
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Federal agents responded with chemical irritants and physical force in both instances.—
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To support faster real-world deployment, PNDbotics includes more than 10,000 high-quality data samples collected from real robots operating across diverse physical scenarios.—
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For example, Style3D integrates AI with 3D technology to digitize the entire process from style generation to precision adjustment, cutting the approval cycle for first samples from one week to just one day.—
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This was a darker point in Bowie's career, expressed by Cordell through the use of grey, black and red in his illustrations.—
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
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Serious shellers know to get to the beach early for prime specimens like sand dollars, whelks, and scallops.—
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Accompanied by his mother (my great-grandmother), Ripley traveled to this area to collect rare specimens, including birds of paradise, crowned pigeons, pheasants, and storks.—
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said his team found cases drag on for more than two years, and one lasted about seven years.—
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The people elect representatives to project their ideas and feelings to those in power and, in our case, with three branches that keep each other in check.—
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“Example.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/example. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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