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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
an evening marked by a lovely dinner and the society of our closest friends
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as in civilization
the way people live at a particular time and place
a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home
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In June 2021, Princess Kate solidified her mission to help children and parents by establishing The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood to draw attention to the importance of the first five years of life and advance outcomes for a brighter society.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The goal of this project is to create an archive, through a concerned look, and to keep track of these loves that exist in a society where heterosexuality is over-represented.
—Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
By choosing this date, the early church was able to merge Christian traditions with Roman cultural practices, helping ease the integration of Christianity into Roman society.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
While this discrimination subplot is baked into the material, the example of a minority being demonized, silenced and effectively neutralized from society acquires what no doubt was unanticipated relevance in light of the recent election cycle and the hot-button issue of immigration.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The goal of this project is to create an archive, through a concerned look, and to keep track of these loves that exist in a society where heterosexuality is over-represented.
—Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
By choosing this date, the early church was able to merge Christian traditions with Roman cultural practices, helping ease the integration of Christianity into Roman society.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
While this discrimination subplot is baked into the material, the example of a minority being demonized, silenced and effectively neutralized from society acquires what no doubt was unanticipated relevance in light of the recent election cycle and the hot-button issue of immigration.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The goal of the Family Place Libraries program is to encourage libraries to be a family-friendly environment and transform them into community centers for literacy, early childhood development, parent education and engagement, family support and community information.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade brought together service members, veterans, community groups, families and civilians for a morning of gratitude.Christopher Howley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Education in the earliest civilizations Institute of Neijing Research.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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Funders are often reluctant to invest in lidar surveys in areas where there is no visible evidence of Mayan settlement, despite the fact that this civilization reached its peak between 250 and 900 AD.Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
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As Bitcoin adoption grows, more and more institutions will hold larger amounts of Bitcoin, and there is a legitimate question of whether such institutions (or even wealthy individuals) should be holding their private keys.Korok Ray, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Public opinion polls show that Americans continue to have historically low faith in U.S. institutions.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Rather than love and romance, such movies evoke tears through male camaraderie and brotherhood — unsurprising, then, that war and sports films rate high on the list, at least if my boomer dad is anything to go by.Christina Newland, Vulture, 15 June 2024
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The show also tackles various themes, including brotherhood and the existential quandary some experience towards the end of an illustrious career.JP Mangalindan, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Make decisions that complement your lifestyle and bring you in contact with people who share your beliefs and interests.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Veteran New York Post columnist Andrea Peyser, who started at the tabloid in 1989, is once again going after lifestyle guru Martha Stewart following the release of the new Netflix documentary Martha.David Mack, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Jamie Schulze, executive director of the association, is Northern Cheyenne and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Later, the panelists had some fun with Thicke’s notorious association with Cyrus (via their 2013 MTV VMAs twerking performance).Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Also, match your performance review style to your company culture.Sean Manning, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Dental supply companies, investors in which are rubbing their hands in glee at the prospect of more demand for their products.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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