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as in combined
used or done by a number of people as a group
multiple ownership of a vacation condo
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as in numerous
being of a large but indefinite number
the multiple achievements of her long career in public service
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Recent Examples of multiple
Solar built into the body When deployed across multiple exterior surfaces, the system can generate meaningful power.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
During the key stretch, 6-6 center Madina Okot hit a three-pointer, Edwards made multiple layups and Raven Johnson scored at the rim.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Footage from multiple angles showed the vehicle did not come into contact with Ross, who fired multiple times at Good’s windshield.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
As the vehicle begins to move forward, another officer standing near the front driver's side draws his gun and fires multiple times.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, Jeep managed to shock the industry by dislodging the Escalade from first place with combined Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer sales of more than 55,000 units, to Cadillac’s 42,000.—
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After a 2-0 start, Arizona lost five straight games to the 49ers, Seahawks, Titans, Colts and Packers — playoff-caliber teams, outside of Tennessee — by a combined total of 13 points.—
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On Wednesday, numerous commemorations and tributes occurred in the devastated communities and throughout the city and county of Los Angeles —including flags flying at half-staff at City Hall, county buildings and at all state buildings.—
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Factors That Have Affected the Concept Since the work triangle’s inception, the kitchen has changed, leading to numerous factors that have advanced the work triangle, too.—
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Shortly after their newsletter announcement, the couple shared a joint Instagram post with the same video.—
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Minneapolis leaders are pushing for state law enforcement to be part of a joint investigation with the FBI into Wednesday's shooting.—
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The striking parallels between the two regimes have led many observers to turn their attention to Iran and question whether the ailing Khamenei could face a similar fate.—
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The Panthers are pretty darn healthy this time of year compared to many teams, and that has undoubtedly helped.—
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May’s fixations include fragmented narratives, portraits of place, boundaries and borders, and collective memory.—
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For decades, the landmark law that came out of the Civil Rights Movement has protected the collective voting power of racial minorities when political maps are redrawn.—
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
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Miami's Mario Cristobal served several roles at Alabama from assistant head coach to recruiting coordinator while being part of the 2015 championship that also included Lanning as a grad assistant.—
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The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.—
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But it's always been very collaborative and just lovely.—
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What seems to make Jennifer and Jim’s relationship work is its balance of normalcy and mutual respect.—
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The two bonded over their mutual love for Atlanta and its vibrant culture before Trae and Quavo faced off in a friendly yet competitive game of HORSE on the basketball court.—
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“Multiple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiple. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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