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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
serious gastronomes should recommend their stomachs to the restaurant's chef, giving full rein to his culinary prowess and imagination
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as in to suggest
to put forward (something) as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action
I would recommend you look into that option a little more closely because I don't think it will work nearly as well as you think
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Recent Examples of recommend
Dropbox recommends using the desktop app to upload entire folders and large files since the website uploader has a 10GB limit.
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Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
The National Academy of Medicine recommends 2.7 to 3.7 liters of water daily.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Indiana Indiana recommends voters update their registration under the circumstances of a name change or address change.
—Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
But on Election Day, and within two weeks of an election, it's recommended to submit your absentee ballot either at your local clerk's office or at a drop box location to avoid any delays with the mail.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
The National Academy of Medicine recommends 2.7 to 3.7 liters of water daily.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Indiana Indiana recommends voters update their registration under the circumstances of a name change or address change.
—Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
But on Election Day, and within two weeks of an election, it's recommended to submit your absentee ballot either at your local clerk's office or at a drop box location to avoid any delays with the mail.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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In some ways, the ubiquity of the archive sale – sometimes branded as a sample sale – is a reflection of the challenging retail landscape right now, particularly for young designers (many of whom were left in debt following the shuttering of Matches earlier this year).Emily Chan, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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That has left mid-sized TV operators in India looking to find new ways of expanding their scale.Patrick Frater, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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More studies need to be done, however, to suggest that cold water can cure depression.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Juror #2’s plain-faced style suggests that Eastwood is adopting a non-Hollywood forbearance that’s as distinctly American as All Your Faces is French.Armond White, National Review, 22 Nov. 2024
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The estate hands the vast bulk of its profits over to the UK government each year.Anna Cooban, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The machine was handed to her without any instructions on troubleshooting comfort issues.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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Pullins did not give a timeline for Householder's clemency request.Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Indigenous art collector and dealer Herman Schweizer was given the task of stocking the venues with enticing items.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Bruno also commended the performance and its heat and sensuality.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Fellow Travelers star also commended the rest of the cast, which includes Michelle Yeoh and Bowen Yang.Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Birds who pushed the door to the right were transferred into aviaries where the resident birds were pushing the door on the left and vice versa.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The woman was transferred to a psychiatric hospital, raising concerns for her safety.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Get the Robb Report newsletter for similar stories delivered straight to your inbox.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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In a luxury setting, AI can act as a tool to empower staff to deliver even more personalized and attentive service or to remove the friction where humans often make mistakes.Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Paramount’s decision to entrust Scott clearly speaks to his past performances, particularly internationally.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris has pointed to the legislation on the campaign trail as proof that Democrats should be entrusted with the U.S. economy.Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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