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as in with
as the result of
won the tournament through practice and hard work
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using the means or agency of
apparently got his money through theft and deception
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as in around
from beginning to end
read the letter through twice never once missed class the whole year through
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brought or having come to an end
a standing ovation for the cast when the play was through
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Recent Examples of through
Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
Hays County: Voters can find Hays County voting locations through this map or list on the Hays County website.
—Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
But while the Lakers led by 25 at halftime, the Raptors were far from through, climbing back into the game and getting within single digits multiple times in the second half.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2023
But with anything in life, the only way is through.
—Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
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Preposition
Walliser says two models in particular struck him: the Turbo R (1985 through 1989) and the first-gen Continental GT Supersports (2009 through 2011).
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
Hays County: Voters can find Hays County voting locations through this map or list on the Hays County website.
—Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Adverb
The trick to not having this look appear flat and dull is to allow some natural dimension to peek through.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
But while the Lakers led by 25 at halftime, the Raptors were far from through, climbing back into the game and getting within single digits multiple times in the second half.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The plan is to maintain the rural property, with its creeks, grassy hills and oak woodlands, in its current, largely natural state and eventually build a through-trail for hikers.
—Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2023
But with anything in life, the only way is through.
—Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The agency’s $48 billion budget funds medical research on cancers, vaccines and other diseases through competitive grants to researchers at institutions throughout the nation.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Magda Teter Jewish Middlemen, Archival Myopia The story of two Jewish trading families during the last decades of the Regency of Algiers is skewed by being told through the perspectives of only European and American actors.Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2024
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As our film contract stipulates, Han and Leo have been put up in the Bowery Hotel during the two-day shoot — two days, at least, when the loft is safe — and the location scout grabs photos of the destruction.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Outdoorsy is a great place to start for peer-to-peer camper-van or RV rentals, or check out Moterra for high-end Sprinter vans, with pick-up locations across the country.Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, Republican Rep. David Valadao’s victory in the 22nd District moved Republicans within two wins of retaining the House gavel as counting continued in a sliver of races across the country.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The 83-page document claimed that Musk, one of OpenAI’s earliest investors, invested over $44.5 million in OpenAI between May 2016 and September 2020 via a series of small wire transfers.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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How to Get There Most out-of-state visitors fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, rent a car, and motor the 126 miles north via Highway 260.Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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One cinnamon roll will be left at each table with an in-restaurant purchase, while supplies last.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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And FirstEnergy encouraged Householder to speak with Trump about the importance of nuclear energy.Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Cash provided by financing activities was $6,726,840, primarily from the initial public offering and the conversion of convertible notes.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Copied Share Eagles go three-and-out Rohan Nadkarni Two Jalen Hurts passes were dropped — sandwiched around a six-yard run by Saquon Barkley — and the Eagles punted back to the Commanders to end their latest drive.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Friday's beaver moon will rise in Louisville beginning roughly around 5 p.m. before setting Saturday morning.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Baby Acapulco has been around for the past four decades and is known for its pink elephant logo and margaritas in different colors and flavors.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The bigger 45-mm size offers a day or more of battery life, and the Auto Bedtime Mode is handy when the day is over.Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Head on over to Nordstrom, where beauty deals span hair styling tools, perfume sets from luxury brands, and skincare sets to fight winter's upcoming dryness.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/through. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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