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as in to provide

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a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event the couple's initial exchange of insults proved to be only a warm-up for their booze-fueled fight later that night

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Proper warm-ups and nutrition are universally essential, especially after breaks, to ensure player safety and career longevity. — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Wimbledon argues that the players’ representatives underestimate the costs of running tournaments and staging important warm-up events. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 29 June 2026 Joola, founded in 1952, will provide the tables across the US Smash competition, including the show courts, warm-up areas and practice facilities. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026 Saturday is colder still, warm-up begins Sunday On Saturday, high temps will only reach the mid to upper 70s for much of the Central Valley between Sacramento and Modesto amid a few more morning clouds. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for warm (up)

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Attendees can learn about current conditions, share their experiences traveling along Snelling and Montreal avenues, provide input for improvements and ask questions.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Their angled footbeds provide comfortable arch support while maintaining a slim, classic silhouette.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Definition of provide

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During the pandemic, the company started supplying medical apparel to hospitals and schools, and the business took off, with revenue doubling in 2020, Beig said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The crypto members supply what the banks and merchants cannot.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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The meet continues Thursday, a day consisting largely of women’s preliminaries, followed by men’s finals Friday and women’s finals Saturday.

— Mike Wilson, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Hernandez, now a Southern Section champion again, along with all the other winners will move onto the CIF preliminaries next Saturday to face the rest of the state's top female jumpers, with a chance to get back to the state finals.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026

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The interior measures 45 sq m (484 sq ft) and is arranged around the open living area, which is furnished with a sofa and bean-bag seating.

— Adam Williams July 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
This trend reflects companies' need to expand and contract rapidly, prompting landlords to prebuild and furnish spaces, a practice uncommon just five years ago.

— Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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Congress has pledged to better arm Taiwan, giving preliminary approval to a $14 billion arms sales package.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
The decision to end the core pillar of Europe’s largest defense project comes at a time when Western military officials have warned of a growing threat from Russia and the US is stepping up pressure for Europe to re-arm itself.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 9 June 2026

Definition of arm

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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
During the two decades of American occupation, Afghanistan experienced a sort of peace, one in which women could be educated, work as professionals, and even serve in the military.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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