as in to sign
to write one's name on (as a document) the basketball star just inked a two-year contract with the most celebrated franchise in the NBA
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 After a new collective bargaining agreement was inked between the league and the players’ association last month, Fudd is set to make $500,000 in her rookie year – a massive pay bump compared to the $78,831 Bueckers earned last season as the WNBA Draft’s first overall selection. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026 Following a major renovation from 2020 to 2022, the guest rooms and suites feel fresh, residential, and quietly luxurious—blending warm oak and soft marine hues with contemporary artwork by New York abstract artist Tamar Zinn and Hong Kong ink artist Kassia Ko. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ink
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Last week, the chipmaker inked a long-term supply agreement to supply custom TPUs and networking equipment to Alphabet through 2031. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 After a new collective bargaining agreement was inked between the league and the players’ association last month, Fudd is set to make $500,000 in her rookie year – a massive pay bump compared to the $78,831 Bueckers earned last season as the WNBA Draft’s first overall selection. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Use old cardboard boxes that are free from ink, paint, or tape as a base layer. —Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026 Following a major renovation from 2020 to 2022, the guest rooms and suites feel fresh, residential, and quietly luxurious—blending warm oak and soft marine hues with contemporary artwork by New York abstract artist Tamar Zinn and Hong Kong ink artist Kassia Ko. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ink
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Evans wound up taking less money to leave Tampa Bay and sign with the 49ers.— Vic Tafur, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this year, the federal General Services Administration proposed sweeping changes to the certifications nonprofits must sign to access federal grants and contracts.— Monique B. Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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The convertible, which had its roof down for the majority of the pursuit, appeared to have paper license plates.— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Feel free to rearrange your desk, organize papers at home, or otherwise shift your habits to function that much better.— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
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Going forward, publicity for physical media releases will be handled by Disney’s theatrical publicity staff — a dramatic turn of events for a company known for its beloved Vault releases and splashy SteelBooks.— Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
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By accepting the prize, winners grant to Station the right to use the winner's name, voice, picture and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and publicity in any and all media now known or hereafter invented, without further permission or additional compensation (except where prohibited by law).— CBS LA Staff, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Executive Editor Gretchen Day-Bryant, Editorial Page Editor Steve Bousquet, Deputy Editorial Page Editor Dan Sweeney and editorial writers Pat Beall and Martin Dyckman.— The Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo.— Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Raphael arranges more than forty bodies across at least five centers of action, using all kinds of columns, arches, stairs, and loggias to visually slice and dice the space for narrative ease.— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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In his Sunday column , Jim emphasized that the bond market has been a helpful indicator for the broader market and what's investable.— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Tech executives have pushed back against similar allegations that their platforms are addictive to young people, pointing to parental controls and other new safety features for minors.— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Apple has stumbled in its efforts to deliver new features built on AI, as was promised nearly two years ago.— Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Time 100 list also features personal testimonials for each of the celebrity honorees, often written by their Hollywood peers.— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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So, just a testimonial really to his approach, his mindset.— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to continue reading this article.— Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Ink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/ink. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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