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as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in puzzling
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
The area of showers and thunderstorms will likely move slowly, posing a rainfall risk in southern and central Florida next week, regions that are still reeling from Hurricane Helene.
—NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
The pooch, Bing, was in attendance for the screening, posing with Watts on the red carpet and joining her onstage during a post-film Q&A.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
The pooch, Bing, was in attendance for the screening, posing with Watts on the red carpet and joining her onstage during a post-film Q&A.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Additional snaps show the pair posing in front of a bridge with New York City in the background and laughing together while on a skywalk.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Additional snaps show the pair posing in front of a bridge with New York City in the background and laughing together while on a skywalk.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The post began with a photo of him in front of the auditorium, followed by a photo of him posing with students in front of a mural painted in his honor.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
In the photos, the couple can be seen posing on a kitchen island, looking into each other's eyes as Scott holds a series of sonogram images.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The area of showers and thunderstorms will likely move slowly, posing a rainfall risk in southern and central Florida next week, regions that are still reeling from Hurricane Helene.
—NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
The area of showers and thunderstorms will likely move slowly, posing a rainfall risk in southern and central Florida next week, regions that are still reeling from Hurricane Helene.
—NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
The pooch, Bing, was in attendance for the screening, posing with Watts on the red carpet and joining her onstage during a post-film Q&A.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
The pooch, Bing, was in attendance for the screening, posing with Watts on the red carpet and joining her onstage during a post-film Q&A.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Additional snaps show the pair posing in front of a bridge with New York City in the background and laughing together while on a skywalk.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Additional snaps show the pair posing in front of a bridge with New York City in the background and laughing together while on a skywalk.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The post began with a photo of him in front of the auditorium, followed by a photo of him posing with students in front of a mural painted in his honor.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
In the photos, the couple can be seen posing on a kitchen island, looking into each other's eyes as Scott holds a series of sonogram images.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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