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as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom
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as in to seek
to make a request for
milady bespoke our indulgence, inviting us to wait in the foyer while she attended to other matters
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Its level — a market value of $2.4 trillion, a dividend yield of 0.04%, a PE ratio of 58 — bespeaks a market of astonishing optimism, pricing in breakneck future growth.
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Felix Salmon, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024
Her own story bespeaks an iron-willed mind that won’t quit: Now 75, Breillat soldiered on after a stroke in 2004 that left her partly paralyzed and contributed to the 10-year gap since her last project.
—Nicolas Rapold, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
His post-electoral remarks bespoke a magnanimity and forward-looking resolve atypical of politicians.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
The image bespeaks a cultured people resisting barbarism as much as the old photo of the imperturbably English book browsers in a roofless building.
—Claudia Roth Pierpont, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
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What's more, WWE actually booked some major storyline developments for some of its biggest stars, too.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Though these months are the island's busiest, hotels here tend to be booked up year-round thanks to St. Lucia's popularity with honeymooners.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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An analysis of data from nearly 15,000 people revealed that running, biking, climbing stairs or brisk walking for just those few minutes can have a positive effect on blood pressure.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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As Pinkerton’s intentions are revealed, Butterfly’s dreams are destroyed in ways of no return.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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The open congressional seat in District 12 opened up after Rep. Barbara Lee lost in her run for California senator and did not seek reelection.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company is actively seeking recovery of damages under its property insurance programs and has deferred $38.8 million of incremental costs related to the Maui windstorm and wildfires to a regulatory asset.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Trump and Harris both visited metro Phoenix on Thursday, indicating how important the Grand Canyon State is in this election.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Some experts think the behavior indicates that the cat feels happy and safe.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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At her booth at the Indiana State Museum’s TAY/gate, Abbett displayed several types of crowns inspired by Swift’s eras.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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Dozens of local vendors will display their creations at the Expo Center for those who want to get ahead on holiday shopping.Meira Gebel, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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In 2016, the campaign of Green Party candidate Jill Stein requested a recount that was fully undertaken in Wisconsin, and requested one in Michigan (which was halted) and Pennsylvania (which was denied).Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Most states will allow a candidate to request a recount.Addy Bink, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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This does not mean that laundry day is a favorite activity on the chore chart .Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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There is much uncertainty—and curiosity—about what each candidate could mean for Europe’s ability to innovate and regulate.BYPrarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 Nov. 2024
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Law enforcement in Pulaski County investigated six homicides during October, a toll that was one more than in September but continued the downward trend of homicides in the county so far this year, records showed.Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Data from Pennsylvania shows that while Republicans are increasing voting by mail, they are still outnumbered substantially by the number of Democrats.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Bespeak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespeak. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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