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as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
upon being finally reunited, the overjoyed father embraced his son
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
the stone walls that embrace the monastery serve to symbolize its function as a retreat from an unquiet world
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as in to adopt
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
rap music came to be embraced by people who were far removed from the places where it originated
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as in to welcome
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the exchange student was gratified to be so quickly embraced by people of the small rural community
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
a course in social studies can embrace everything from sociology to civics and economics
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as in to surround
to form a circle around
a sleepy village embraced by low hills
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as in acceptance
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Recent Examples of embrace
Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In 2018 and 2022, voters in Michigan embraced ballot measures that expanded absentee voting and established early in-person voting, respectively.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
There was the Clinton Administration’s enthusiastic embrace of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and its lengthy negotiations to bring China into the World Trade Organization.
—Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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This includes having the right data infrastructure, building AI expertise and fostering a culture that embraces AI.
Build A Strong Data Foundation
Data is the fuel for LLMs, and its quality directly impacts performance.
—Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In 2018 and 2022, voters in Michigan embraced ballot measures that expanded absentee voting and established early in-person voting, respectively.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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This year’s nominations celebrate voices from across the globe, embodying the growing embrace of international cinema by audiences everywhere.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
There was the Clinton Administration’s enthusiastic embrace of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and its lengthy negotiations to bring China into the World Trade Organization.
—Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Her Girls Aloud bandmates Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts were also in attendance as the singer was laid to rest, and both were seen hugging Payne’s ex-bandmate Harry Styles.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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That also means this is the last time this specific group will fight as a team, and the locker room scene before the last match is pretty wholesome: All beefs are set aside, with Demetri and Eli finally apologizing and hugging it out.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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But the increasingly popular payment plan is wrapped in potential risks especially for some financially fragile consumers — complex rules, higher-than-expected interest rates in some cases, late fees and more.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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That can be done by wrapping the pipes in bath towels or using a space heater to heat up the area where the pipes are located.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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On this day in 1777: The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Second Continental Congress, though the document was not ratified by the states until March 1, 1781.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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On one project for a manufacturing company, what initially appeared as a simple reluctance to adopt new interface design solutions turned out to be a thoughtful concern about maintaining their exceptional standards in safety.Goran Paun, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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China demonstrated its pull on the world stage by welcoming a delegation from Saudi Arabia with its first pavilion at the event, as well as its close ties with Russia even as that country is isolated from Western nations and their allies due to its invasion of Ukraine.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The United States has welcomed an expeditionary Europe, whether the challenge has been counterterrorism or managing the revisionist activities of China or Russia.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Why? 'What happens in Vegas': How Google tried to keep the bad stuff quiet 'Breath of fresh air': Delta's CEO is optimistic about Trump The filing includes financial statements for the quarter, showing revenues of $572,943, down from $5,054,229 in the same quarter the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Disney+’s Australian originals include Last Days of the Space Age, which debuted last month, and Season 2 of Shipwreck Hunters Australia, which is currently filming in Perth.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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Police vehicles barricaded the streets surrounding the monument, with a flashing sea of blue lights nearby.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Pay attention to what matters, surround yourself with those heading down a similar path and make a point to fulfill your dreams, hopes and wishes for a brighter future.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Strata Skin Sciences continues to focus on its dermatology recurring procedures and equipment sales, with a strategic emphasis on increasing market acceptance through marketing programs and direct-to-patient advertising.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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By encouraging their teams to vote, staying civil, and practicing acceptance, leaders can foster resilience in themselves and their teams.Tarun Galagali, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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All four players push through the first three rounds, as the footholds get narrower and narrower, but Sol and Teeny drop within seconds of each other right before the final stretch.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The creature lived on the ocean floor during the Ordovician Period (485 million to 444 million years ago) at a time when life had only a tentative foothold on land.Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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