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betokened

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past tense of betoken

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to serve as a sign or symptom of the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart

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In the press release announcing its acquisition of Asembia, Peak Rock executives indicated this wouldn’t be their last deal in the specialty pharmacy space.

— Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
An initial, publicly available dispatch call indicated someone at the scene was unconscious.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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Democrats may be looking at a different kind of red wave this year based on Tuesday night’s primary results, a throwback to when the color red signified not the Republican Party, but socialism.

— W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
The acquisition of Celifie not only signified a major addition to the 2027 class, but also marked the start of the Bruins keeping homegrown talent in Los Angeles.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

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Still a problem was the camera’s smaller-than-usual three-minute film magazine, which meant changing magazines in the middle of intense dramatic scenes, a situation Nolan had to plan for.

— Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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