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a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard the guard demanded the countersign
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Noun
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In other words, the Chargers won’t be shy about using Mesidor equally in running or passing situations.—
Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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Across the whole company, Tobin on Thursday said Dover expects over $1 billion in revenue in 2026 from applications tied to AI and power generation infrastructure — in other words, the buzzy trends driving so much of the market.— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Please don’t fall for this con — even if the Labor Department endorses and promotes it.— Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Warsh endorses the most upbeat promises of productivity from AI for the broader economy.— Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Others expressed concerns that MCI could widely expose sensitive data, including user passwords, details about new product development, and personal information about workers’ immigration status, health or family members.— Lora Kolodny,Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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The download installs malware designed to steal passwords, payment details and account access.— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Martin, who is already signed for next season, will be part of it, but don’t be surprised if New York signs someone else either on a cheap, short-term deal or a professional tryout contract.— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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While Princess Kate signs her name on cards, in guests books and during other official royal outings, members of the royal family do not give public autographs.— Staff Author, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tornado are strong winds will throw up debris, such as trees and leaves, which also registers on the radar and can give further confirmation.— David Clarey, jsonline.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Cook until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh, without touching the bone, registers 165 degrees, about 30 minutes.— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Countersigns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/countersigns. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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