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the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a Freemason of the 32nd degree
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Timmerman, a native of Urbana, Missouri—located about 50 miles north of Springfield—graduated with a finance degree from Missouri State University in 2017.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
In 1991, she was named an All American Athlete during her senior year and went on to graduate with a degree in broadcast journalism.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Born in Refugio, Tex., Winsor was a graduate of Southwest Texas State University with a bachelor of science degree in communications.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Winter temperatures tend to be an average 33 degrees in November, dropping to an average of 15.5 degrees in January and February.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Middle Tennessee saw between 6-9 inches this week for comparison.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The storm will be close enough to Maine for a few inches to accumulate Down East and along the coastline.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday, House Republican leaders faced an immediate revolt over a continuing resolution that expanded current levels of government funding until March 14 and included an additional $110.4 billion in spending.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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Post-strikes, the major studios and streamers have returned to Canada to shoot their film and TV originals, but have yet to reach pre-Los Angeles labor action levels in terms of overall expenditures.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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The chapter on work is particularly relevant in a post-pandemic world, where hybrid work has become the new norm.Charlie Fink, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Enthusiasts are eagerly speculating about new chapters in the expansive Dutton universe that could keep the show’s legacy alive.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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His work has been featured in prominent journals and media platforms, reinforcing his position as an AI and education thought leader.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Aldermen later voted down the mayor’s legislation, and Kimmons quit his trustee position to continue lobbying.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Remember the 2021 Oscars when Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock on prime-time television?Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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As Newsweek reported on Tuesday, the incoming president has replaced Biden on the world stage as the focal point in foreign policy discussions, making key appointments and having discussions with allies and adversaries to lay the groundwork for his agenda.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The capital was followed by the state's second-largest city, Tucson, which cracked the top half of the ranking at No. 74.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The rankings exclude military academies and are limited to schools that participate in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, or FBS, which tend to attract top players.Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Police at one point said the fatalities included four victims plus the shooter, but later lowered the number to two.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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At that point, Ma referred us to his CFO, Joe Tsai, who was in Hong Kong.Marc Stad, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
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And 2024 also saw its fair share of dominant movies, some of which rank amongst the best performances ever on Netflix’s Top 10 list.Travis Bean, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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With more women, millennials and Gen Zers set to join the ranks of the newly rich, the face of American wealth is set for its most radical makeover in decades, with huge implications for wealth management, luxury, collecting and philanthropy.Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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