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being the one that comes immediately after another
my house is the next one turn at the next street, not this one she was next in line for concert tickets
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Recent Examples of next
Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
For the next few years, the United States will speak with one voice on foreign policy, and that voice will be Trump’s.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Blake next took the 16-point buck to Toby Hughes for official Buckmasters scoring.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2024
Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
The film was picked up by Briarcliff for distribution and may yet hit theaters next year.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
So, the next person to make a legal move will likely be Bine and his attorney Steve Megerle.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
For the next few years, the United States will speak with one voice on foreign policy, and that voice will be Trump’s.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Adverb
At 3-8 and with their playoff aspirations all but gone, who’s on the chopping block next?
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Blake next took the 16-point buck to Toby Hughes for official Buckmasters scoring.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2024
Preposition
But none of that will take up as much investor attention as the ongoing succession process for Iger, which is being led by James P. Gorman, the outgoing executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, who will become chairman of Disney’s board of directors next year.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
The film was picked up by Briarcliff for distribution and may yet hit theaters next year.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Rogan developed a following first and foremost as a comedian, a mixed-martial-arts personality, and a dude who’s really into galaxy-brain ideas, weird conspiracy theories, and his own beliefs about the world, some of which are noxious.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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The series’ increasing scale and globe-trotting in its following seasons unfortunately resulted in Ryder being sometimes siloed from the main action; so many of her romantic-relationship beats and her obsessive concern for Will feel like regurgitations of her season-one arc.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
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The tycoon then retreated from public life, and Beijing began a fierce crackdown on the tech sector.Juliana Liu, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hurricane Ernesto: Struck Puerto Rico on Aug. 24 with significant flooding, then hit Bermuda.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Head-down, unwavering movement toward the finish line is a great characteristic to call upon for career goals and long distances on a trail.Outside Online, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
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Certain aspects of the island’s past remain controversial, with some historical narratives being frowned upon or left largely unacknowledged.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
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However, two people later showed up at nearby hospitals with gunshot wounds.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Sometime later, a passing pipeline company worker pulled the vehicle from the ditch.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The teenager was discovered at about 7:30 p.m. Friday on the 1100 block of 86th Avenue, according to Oakland police.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Next week: Valor Christian at Columbine, TBA No. 2 Mountain Vista beat No. 15 Fossil Ridge, 49-14: The Golden Eagles’ shock-and-awe attack put Fossil Ridge on its heels from the start, scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions en route to a resounding win.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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But the Titans marched back the other way for the go-ahead score and Arapahoe was eliminated in the Round of 16 for the second straight year.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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With a chance to clinch bowl eligibility for a second year in a row, the Bears (5-5, 1-5 ACC) laid an egg.Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Harrison’s seat has since been filled by Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Iger returned to the company just a year later to serve a two-year term as CEO — taking his role back from Chapek — which has since been extended.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The 10-inch tray is large enough for cookies, muffins, tea sandwiches, and all the snacks that are best served alongside a hot beverage, and the 16-ounce stoneware mug will keep coffee, tea, and cocoa piping hot.Miles Walls, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Proton Sentinel system employs an AI threat-detection platform alongside human analysts for enhanced email security.Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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