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one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
a war bonnet that is a fine example of Native American handicraft
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Long considered one of the finest examples of colonial architecture to be found in Connecticut, the Ebenezer Grant House harbors a pleasant surprise.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
To date, examples have included 328-foot (100-meter) long turbine blades, large military vehicles, satellites, and aircraft fuselage parts, among other notable examples.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
These are examples of smaller, but more effective use of AI that has been successful with my clients this year.
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Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
His decision to put service above fame and fortune has become one of the most powerful examples of patriotism in American sports history.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The deep, lower roof overhangs are one of the simplest examples.
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David Caraccio
updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
The union did not give specific examples of abusive incidents.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Non-Japanese CEOs of Japanese companies are rare; the most prominent examples, like Ghosn or former Olympus CEO Michael Christopher Woodford, have left under dramatic circumstances.
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Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
While only 139 roadsters were produced from 1956 through 1960, just 58 examples of the Series II Cabriolet were made.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
To date, examples have included 328-foot (100-meter) long turbine blades, large military vehicles, satellites, and aircraft fuselage parts, among other notable examples.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
These are examples of smaller, but more effective use of AI that has been successful with my clients this year.
—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
His decision to put service above fame and fortune has become one of the most powerful examples of patriotism in American sports history.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The deep, lower roof overhangs are one of the simplest examples.
—
David Caraccio
updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
The union did not give specific examples of abusive incidents.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Non-Japanese CEOs of Japanese companies are rare; the most prominent examples, like Ghosn or former Olympus CEO Michael Christopher Woodford, have left under dramatic circumstances.
—
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
While only 139 roadsters were produced from 1956 through 1960, just 58 examples of the Series II Cabriolet were made.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examples
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The arrival marks the beginning of the mission’s most important phase as scientists prepare to investigate the asteroid up close and eventually collect samples for return to Earth.
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The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board detected the elevated bacteria levels after testing samples collected in late June, State Parks officials said.
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Sometimes, were stymied because the conduct is based, the servers are based, outside of certainly Manhattan, but in many instances outside the United States.
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Because of his status, he is allowed to aim only for the biggest fights with the highest paydays and in some instances, the least danger.
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The South Beach school’s 1975-‘76 yearbook was a patriotic red, white and blue and illustrations of the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell and the American Eagle.
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Schematics, facility maps, aerial photographs, engineering drawings, cutaway illustrations, and previously unfamiliar archival images reveal the extraordinary complexity of the undertaking.
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The team rotated larger specimens every six to eight hours into fresh containers.
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The faster growth sits in those same non-blood specimens, much of it colonization rather than serious infection.
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Counties investigate these cases, and officials acknowledge that fraud exists, but neither the state nor local property appraisers publish verifiable statewide fraud statistics.
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Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.
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