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as in ends
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
I'll round off the meeting here and let everyone get an early start on the weekend
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as in complements
to serve as a completing element to
coffee and dessert rounded out the meal
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If the state ends HHAP, the county hopes to find other sources of revenue to fund the shelters and other homeless programs, either from the general fund or elsewhere, said Kim Nava, a county spokesperson.—
Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.—
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The Ultra Skyrise Wide-leg Pants by Wit & Wisdom, now 30 percent off, offer a timeless, flowy design that complements any look on or off the clock.—
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Bonus points for selecting a color that complements your top.—
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The sheer finishes help soften the boldness of the red and make the white appear airy instead of stark.—
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When the promotional whirlwind finishes, what’s next for Hadi?—
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
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Now on at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue (the limited season ends on Saturday), an illuminated image of Shields as Dunne adorns the marquee.—
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
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Per the civil suit, the first group would automatically receive payments within 90 days, while the second group will need to complete a form once the initial payout period concludes.—
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Alcoves hold large bronze sculptures; in the center is a large table that the family decorates to complement the season.—
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Later, while Meghan decorates the tree, the camera stops on an ornament dedicated to him — a quiet, touching tribute to the rescue dog who’d been by her side since before royal life and died last winter.—
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Strong winds up to 25 mph are expected throughout Wednesday, according to the weather service.—
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Chicago may soon have an outfield vacancy if top free agent Kyle Tucker winds up signing with another team.—
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Even the weak 2025 figures are likely to be revised lower in February, when the government completes an annual benchmarking of the jobs figures to an actual count of jobs derived from companies’ unemployment insurance filings.—
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This completes one repetition, or rep, of the movement.—
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“Rounds (off or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rounds%20%28off%20or%20out%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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