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as in paths
an established course for traveling from one place to another will take the standard landing approach from the south
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something that's a different approach to knitting, but it seems to work
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as in comes
to come near or nearer the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!
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as in approximates
to come near or nearer to in character or quality his store-bought dessert doesn't even approach your homemade version of it
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 The research combined these approaches to create hierarchical protein-cellulose materials using phase separation—a process that allows components to self-organize into structured forms. —Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 What unites all these approaches is willingness to move beyond formulaic pairings into experiences that are both intuitive and adventurous. —Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 The industry today relies on four main approaches, each balancing cost, realism, and scalability differently. —Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 As the Met Gala 2026 approaches, cochairs Venus Williams, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour will host the Costume Institute Benefit, an annual fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute that last year raised a record-breaking $31 million. —Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026 During the seven- or eight-month process of editing a movie, there are often different approaches to endings and to beginnings as well. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026 But although the two films have imminent solar catastrophes at their core, their approaches to saving the world from extreme global cooling are radically different. —Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2026 Amazingly, their disparate approaches always arrived at the same solution. —Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 19 Apr. 2026
Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 Smith said the travel board work will increase as election day approaches on May 5. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 The media approaches these stories in kind of an uncurious way. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 For Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, director of original films at Netflix India, the convergence is a direct outcome of how the team approaches creative partnerships. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026 Zoe Saldaña approaches each new role—onscreen and off-screen—with fresh-faced optimism. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026 But as the 21-year-old cornerback approaches the NFL Draft projected as a second-round pick, those closest to him remember when his size was the first thing people noticed, and often the only thing. —Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 Jasmin Reese approaches interiors with an artist’s eye, embracing daring color combinations and unexpected accents in her impactful rooms. —Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026 Even without a beta blocker, Jimmy bravely approaches. —Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Many of La Liga’s remaining relegation six-pointers will hinge on these contrasting approaches. —Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 The research combined these approaches to create hierarchical protein-cellulose materials using phase separation—a process that allows components to self-organize into structured forms. —Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 What unites all these approaches is willingness to move beyond formulaic pairings into experiences that are both intuitive and adventurous. —Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 The industry today relies on four main approaches, each balancing cost, realism, and scalability differently. —Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 As the Met Gala 2026 approaches, cochairs Venus Williams, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour will host the Costume Institute Benefit, an annual fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute that last year raised a record-breaking $31 million. —Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026 During the seven- or eight-month process of editing a movie, there are often different approaches to endings and to beginnings as well. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026 But although the two films have imminent solar catastrophes at their core, their approaches to saving the world from extreme global cooling are radically different. —Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2026 Amazingly, their disparate approaches always arrived at the same solution. —Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 19 Apr. 2026
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Argentine forward Lucas Boye approaches the game in a similarly powerful fashion for Alaves. —Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 Smith said the travel board work will increase as election day approaches on May 5. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 The media approaches these stories in kind of an uncurious way. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 For Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, director of original films at Netflix India, the convergence is a direct outcome of how the team approaches creative partnerships. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026 Zoe Saldaña approaches each new role—onscreen and off-screen—with fresh-faced optimism. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026 But as the 21-year-old cornerback approaches the NFL Draft projected as a second-round pick, those closest to him remember when his size was the first thing people noticed, and often the only thing. —Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 Jasmin Reese approaches interiors with an artist’s eye, embracing daring color combinations and unexpected accents in her impactful rooms. —Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026 Even without a beta blocker, Jimmy bravely approaches. —Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind through mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structured succulents, leading to distinct seating and dining areas.— Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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Landscape projects such as patios, paths and water gardens need deep excavations to make space for the underlying gravel layers.— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Unlike many industrial methods that rely on toxic chemicals or pricey catalysts, this bug is low-maintenance.— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
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Over the past century, mathematicians have come up with dozens of different methods to calculate the Alexander polynomial of a knot.— Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
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The incident comes as Mexico prepares to be a host country for this summer’s World Cup soccer extravaganza.— Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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That’s where the accountability on Brunson comes into play.— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Final phase of Vail Pass construction underway Further west, construction is also resuming on Vail Pass as CDOT enters the final phase of a multi-year improvement project.— Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Season 2 enters the year with similar ambitions.— Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
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Forbes approximates that Jenner is worth $670 million.— Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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Some bakers find that adding lemon juice or vinegar to milk approximates buttermilk’s acidity adequately for their uses.— Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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South Korea routes around 70% of its crude oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank.— Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Ongoing military activity in the Middle East and disagreements over Iran’s control of key shipping routes have left the diplomatic effort vulnerable to collapse before the talks even begin.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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This plan is meant to align with a state requirement that local governments maintain climate adaptation and resiliency strategies in their general plans.— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Zolghadr played a central role in the regime’s strategies for cracking down on anti-government demonstrations, including in the 2009 Green Movement protests.— Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
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Some theater operators have also questioned whether the combined company could achieve its goal of releasing 30 films a year, particularly after the cost cuts that are expected after the merger closes.— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Those neighborhoods will be in the spotlight for this Sunday’s Viva CalleSJ, the event that closes miles of roadway to motor vehicles and opens them up for cyclists, runners, skaters and strollers.— Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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