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as in to flow
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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as in to rush
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
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as in to rain
to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds
it's pouring outside, so you'd better take an umbrella
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as in to lavish
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
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Recent Examples of pour
The closeness of the race made it among the most expensive in the country, as outside groups poured more than $25 million into the district, according to OpenSecrets.
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Wealthy tech titans who have put down roots in the city — and see San Francisco as an international hub for high tech — poured millions of dollars into campaign contributions, pressing for an outcome that would infuse this famously liberal city with more centrist politics.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Dynamics on the continent may change, too—traditionally dominant Western European nations may be challenged for dominance by the Eastern Bloc, which is pouring resources into the military.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
While results will start pouring in when the polls close, the outcome of any race may not be clear for awhile.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Wealthy tech titans who have put down roots in the city — and see San Francisco as an international hub for high tech — poured millions of dollars into campaign contributions, pressing for an outcome that would infuse this famously liberal city with more centrist politics.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Dynamics on the continent may change, too—traditionally dominant Western European nations may be challenged for dominance by the Eastern Bloc, which is pouring resources into the military.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
While results will start pouring in when the polls close, the outcome of any race may not be clear for awhile.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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If any brand were to survive the shift to streaming in the company, Bravo would be it.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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The show was not just a coming-out party for her friend but a fundraiser for The Trevor Project, a mental-health nonprofit geared toward LGBTQ youth, streamed to 20,000 fans.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Each scene flows more briskly into the next, amplifying the joy and excitement of the ride all the way to its end.Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Indian government issued new rules in 2020 that modified how foreign direct investments could flow into India, with the not-so-secret aim of limiting Chinese investment.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Among the victims rushed to hospital, many had eye injuries, missing fingers or gaping holes in their abdomens, Reuters witnesses saw, indicating their proximity to the devices at the time of detonation.Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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As anticipated, some waits appeared throughout the day, particularly as voters rushed to cast ballots in the hours before polls closed.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Conditions ranged from single digits in Wyoming to rain in North Idaho to 70-mph gusts on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington.Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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But today, while some of those things may happen on a smaller scale, no authority is raining down information.Joe Hudicka, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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If former President Donald Trump is to be believed, some of the richest and most powerful people in the world have called him to lavish him with compliments.Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 31 Oct. 2024
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Yes, he has been called France’s most important novelist, but praise is generally lavished on his ideas, not their expression.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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In admiration for Palmer’s resilience, fans flooded social media with messages of support, praising her vulnerability and strength to take on the role of breadwinner as a child.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The foundation of the hostel’s store was ruined by debris and mud flooded into the cabins, damaging furnishings, Wise said.Graham Hurley, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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Waterfalls emerge from the rafters gushing down onto the floor of the theater as the stage below slides away to reveal a pool.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Each makes it to the gates of the castle before the prince notices blood gushing everywhere.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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This may not exactly precipitate some tender moment where Halsey will bring her family out on stage for a bow, but the sheer honesty of the feelings about aging and mortality being expressed here is bracing — and palatable for being so tenderly expressed.Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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As with much of this season of Love Is Blind, whatever directly precipitated the end of Maramses (Ramrissa?) appeared to happen off-screen.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pour. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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