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as in diagram
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the book's color plate illustrates the internal organs of the human body
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Use the bottom of a measuring cup to help evenly press the mixture into the base and sides of a pie plate.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
The plates gradually push up against one another and stick until the pressure becomes too large, forcing a large slip and generating an earthquake.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Near the pool, guests can enjoy a drink and small plates at the Bvlgari Bar, the perfect place to take in a sunset while having a pre, or after-dinner drink.
—Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
The metallic glazed plates typically retail for around $10 per dinner plate.
—Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Due to its scale and complexity, the incoming Trump administration should consider creating a Joint Interagency Task Force to focus on the issue and make preparations in case China decides to initiate a conflict with the United States.Daniel R. Green, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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The court’s ruling, however, wiped out the 2018 changes and established a date of Feb. 21, 2025, for a new minimum wage scale and paid sick time policy to take effect.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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Kim Kardashian Reveals the Viral SKIMS Nipple Bra Was Modeled After Her Own Breasts The clip cut to the star pointing at a detailed diagram of the nipple bra.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Fifty years ago, a brash middle manager had a vision: a chip in a day The Project SWIFT fabrication line was based on sectors, as shown in this patent diagram of the system from 1973.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024
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According to a fact sheet released by the Defense Department, the U.S. works with Ukraine and other countries to research the threats of dangerous diseases affecting animals and humans.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Let cool on baking sheets 5 minutes; transfer to wire rack, and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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There are two styles, animation and illustration, with a third style coming at a later date.David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Teaching Tips Uncover more of the archaeological findings of Çatalhöyük: Visit the Çatalhöyük Research Project website, which contains archive reports, illustrations, photographs, an extensive bibliography, and more.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
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The demos, running on what Nvidia calls RTX AI PCs, included various experiences that use existing and new LLMs (Large Language Models) and run locally on Nvidia's RTX graphics cards.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Those are just below the graphics cards listed for Civ 7’s minimum Linux requirements.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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In preliminary tests, the model excels at three critical tasks: segmentation (dividing images into distinct anatomical parts), classification (categorizing images based on medical conditions), and visual localization (precisely identifying specific features like fractures or tumors).Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Footage and images from the scene match the scene shown in the Facebook video, showing the same small white plane in the same position on the side of the highway.Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Mega Millions 02-20-51-56-67, Mega Ball: 19, Megaplier: 2 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 21 Dec. 2024
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What are the Mega Millions drawing days? Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern time or 9 p.m. Arizona time.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plate. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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