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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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There have been many examples of that from our first edition up until today with global producers and DJs working with top headliners from Saudi, Egypt, Lebanon and rest of the Arab world.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
Further east near Hanover in Jefferson County, Chelsea Flatwoods is among the state's largest and most diverse examples of the Bluegrass Tillplain flatwoods.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
Using my fitness examples again, in the first instance, my actions were irregular, insufficient and not aligned.
—David Deane-Spread, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Numbers-matching examples in good condition can top $85,000, while concours-quality finds can nudge $150,000 and beyond.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
Only 349 examples are known to exist, meaning that Patek Philippe was making around 10 per year.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Some 50 examples, large and small, most from the 11th to the 15th centuries, make up the bulk of this show organized by Kurt Behrendt, the Met’s associate curator of South Asian art.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Discontinued in 2000, the reference is thought to have been made in just 160 examples.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Their looks are perfect examples of ways to let a zebra print piece shine while keeping the rest of the outfit pared back.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
Further east near Hanover in Jefferson County, Chelsea Flatwoods is among the state's largest and most diverse examples of the Bluegrass Tillplain flatwoods.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
Using my fitness examples again, in the first instance, my actions were irregular, insufficient and not aligned.
—David Deane-Spread, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Numbers-matching examples in good condition can top $85,000, while concours-quality finds can nudge $150,000 and beyond.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
Only 349 examples are known to exist, meaning that Patek Philippe was making around 10 per year.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Some 50 examples, large and small, most from the 11th to the 15th centuries, make up the bulk of this show organized by Kurt Behrendt, the Met’s associate curator of South Asian art.
—Holland Cotter, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Discontinued in 2000, the reference is thought to have been made in just 160 examples.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Their looks are perfect examples of ways to let a zebra print piece shine while keeping the rest of the outfit pared back.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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The pretty packaging features illustrations inspired by the plants from Kew’s historical archives.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Its whimsical illustrations and memorable characters have captivated generations of readers and inspired several movies of the same name!Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Some specimens from this year’s sample will go to research labs to help determine how large the hybrid’s contingent has become.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Stool specimens were collected for testing and sick passengers and crew members were isolated.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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There is still much work to be done in criminal court, and our office will continue to diligently prosecute cases with integrity, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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