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as in to serve
to behave toward in a stated way
she tries to treat all of her students fairly and equally, regardless of her personal feelings toward them
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as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
school officials treated the vandalism of the students' artwork as a very serious matter
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as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
I will treat with my lawyer and let you know what we decide
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as in to heal
to give medical treatment to
a nurse treating a patient
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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
spending a long weekend at a ski resort is a real treat
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Jesse Pines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
China has been reluctant to do so, since it's long been treated as a developing country in the UN climate system.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the family posed for photographs and collected their Halloween treats, an unexpected visitor arrived—local police officers, whose presence initially caused quite a stir.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Internal Medicine & Pediatric Non-Procedural Specialists Cardiologists, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, rheumatologists, and infectious disease physicians are experts in treating complex diseases in their niche.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
China has been reluctant to do so, since it's long been treated as a developing country in the UN climate system.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Johnny Rockets: The diner-style chain has a sweet treat for those who cast a vote on Nov. 5.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the family posed for photographs and collected their Halloween treats, an unexpected visitor arrived—local police officers, whose presence initially caused quite a stir.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Penske Media Corporation CEO Jay Penske served as hosts.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Gallant served as defense minister until this month, when Netanyahu fired him after months of clashes over domestic politics and Israel’s war effort.Abbas Al Lawati, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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There isn’t a proper app store or any app icons to manage That will hopefully force developers to make apps (or, in Alexa's parlance, skills) that feel native to this device.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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Whether steering a ship for commercial trade or finding the direction of Mecca for purposes of prayer, an astrolabe harnessed light to manage desires around science and myth.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Always consult your own legal, tax, or investment adviser before making any investment/tax/estate/financial planning considerations or decisions.Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Dave Grohl’s wife Jordyn Blum is healing after her husband’s shocking baby announcement.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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But, in fact, her fracture, under the stress of so much rehab, wasn’t healing properly.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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So when given the chance and despite their heartbreak, each of them spoke about Riley’s joy, her devotion to God and helping others, and the future their daughter, sister and friend dreamed about.Nicole Chavez, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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In the latter half of the holiday season, your ad campaign should tap into the joy, nostalgia and urgency of the moment.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Martini Candy Cube Bundle Gift your friend with a sweet tooth these truly special and adorable candies.Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Creamy root beer meets explode-in-your-mouth popping candies in a perfectly not-too-sweet milk chocolate candy bar.Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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Both exhibitions are a big jumble of things brought to bear on cultural history, a subject better handled through texts.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Knowing the scale of this propulsion system bolstered my confidence that the vessel could handle what was coming.Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, the rise of adversarial AI has heightened the risk of data poisoning, where malicious threat actors manipulate data to mislead LLMs, potentially leading to flawed business decisions.Shane Buckley, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Directed by Curtis Hanson, the original watches as Peyton infiltrates the lives of the Bartel family after experiencing personal and professional ruin, slowly gaining their trust while manipulating them from within.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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