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as in then
in addition to what has been said
the sci-fi movie was totally unbelievable and, what's more, it was boring
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as in better
to a greater or higher extent
the boxers for this bout are more evenly matched than the last two were
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as in further
resulting in an increase in amount or number
bought more apples in order to make a bigger pie
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
add a little more to the mixture
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This shift reduces weight and opens up more flexibility in vehicle design while enabling solar modules to function as structural exterior parts.
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These kits are intended to replace older transmitters, radios, and other key components of the E-6B’s communication suite with newer, more reliable systems.
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Delfosse scored seven points in the opening quarter before dropping eight more in the second.
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The 1960s marked a significant pivot in cultural mores, from the adherence to convention both socially and stylistically at the dawn of the decade to the age of antiestablishment fervor and personal empowerment as the period progressed.
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Those fixers would then bet against the players' teams in those games, defrauding sportsbooks and other bettors, authorities said.—
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After her husband took her pets out of the room, Bloor then faced the even more delicate task of safely removing herself from the bed without alarming the snake.—
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The Institute founded in his name partners with the National Football League, Gatorade, the National Athletic Trainers' Association and others to better understand and manage heat risks to athletes.—
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In addition, Most of the activities that hybrid employees carry out–such as focused individual tasks, asynchronous communication, and video meetings–are better done at home.—
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Rents in Boise fell at a faster rate than any other major American city in December, capping another full year in decline — and signaling a further shift toward sanity for tenants across the COVID-era boomtown.—
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Authorities declined further comment, directing additional questions to federal investigators.—
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When air temperature increases in the summer, a spider plant’s soil can dry out faster.—
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The weather is a major factor leading to price increases for the top two increases in our cart.—
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And besides, by the time the 31st arrives, people are holiday-seasoned out, and New Year’s feels more like a Christmas coda.—
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The location might seem remote, but the Metropolitan Building has gotten recent city support to renovate and seems poised to fill up with more tenants like Somerset House; besides, the Noguchi Museum is just up the road.—
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Finally, House Bill 1012 would require additional price transparency, particularly on goods ordered via online services.—
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
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Investors also foresee the strain in China-Japan relations benefitting spending on South Korean businesses, leading to gains for Korean retail and consumer stocks, according to Bloomberg.—
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The Texans stifled the Steelers rushing attack and harassed Aaron Rodgers so extensively — sacking him four times, hitting him 12 times — that the future Hall of Fame quarterback scarcely had time to wait for plays to develop and repeatedly dumped the ball off for short gains.—
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While not every developer provides the exact number of acres of prime farmland that its project will cover, the 11 solar farms that are either approved or proposed in Carroll would cover at least 96 acres of prime farmland altogether.—
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The actress isn’t the only star who loves Gianvito Rossi, either.—
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