as in introducing
to put among or between others surreptitiously inserted the book in its proper place on the shelf
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Recent Examples of inserting Cora made lineup changes Monday, moving Trevor Story down to the five-hole and inserting Masataka Yoshida into the two-hole. —
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026 But humans have a long habit of inserting their own feelings into the story of the dinosaurs. —Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 Given that three of the Red Sox’ previous five balls in play had an exit velocity of 107 mph or greater and a left-handed batter was coming to the plate, it could also be argued pretty convincingly that inserting lefty Wandy Peralta was appropriate. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 The docking procedure The mating started with the male octopus extending his hectocotylus through the barrier’s opening, maneuvering it toward the female, touching her skin first and then inserting the appendage deep within her mantle. —Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026 Noem's controversial memo, first signed on June 11, 2025, required the secretary to personally approve any DHS contract or grant above $100,000, inserting the secretary's office into thousands of procurement decisions that had previously been handled below the Cabinet level. —Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 But the Middle East that Russia spent two decades inserting itself into is being reshaped by forces Moscow can neither direct nor contain, and the long-term costs may outweigh the dividends. —Joseph Epstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 The software covers standard PDF tasks like editing text, inserting images, annotating documents, and merging or splitting files. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026 More than a dozen large TV monitors display close-up video, also streamed online, of election workers’ hands inserting ballots into machines. —Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026 But humans have a long habit of inserting their own feelings into the story of the dinosaurs. —Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 Given that three of the Red Sox’ previous five balls in play had an exit velocity of 107 mph or greater and a left-handed batter was coming to the plate, it could also be argued pretty convincingly that inserting lefty Wandy Peralta was appropriate. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 The docking procedure The mating started with the male octopus extending his hectocotylus through the barrier’s opening, maneuvering it toward the female, touching her skin first and then inserting the appendage deep within her mantle. —Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026 Noem's controversial memo, first signed on June 11, 2025, required the secretary to personally approve any DHS contract or grant above $100,000, inserting the secretary's office into thousands of procurement decisions that had previously been handled below the Cabinet level. —Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 But the Middle East that Russia spent two decades inserting itself into is being reshaped by forces Moscow can neither direct nor contain, and the long-term costs may outweigh the dividends. —Joseph Epstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 The software covers standard PDF tasks like editing text, inserting images, annotating documents, and merging or splitting files. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026 More than a dozen large TV monitors display close-up video, also streamed online, of election workers’ hands inserting ballots into machines. —Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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People are urged to keep windows and doors closed, run air conditioners and air purifiers, and avoid introducing further air pollution with grilling or fireplaces.— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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But the hope is that the industry will recognize the financial incentive of introducing diverse perspectives.— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
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Last year was a record-breaking one for international tourism, injecting trillions of dollars into the global economy and supporting millions of jobs.— Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
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In a similar instance of repeating unfounded scientific claims, the president suggested in 2020 that injecting disinfectants could kill the COVID-19 virus.— Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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During periods of heightened solar activity, there's even a chance of spotting auroras alongside meteors, adding an extra layer of magic to the already beautiful view!— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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India wants to diversify its sourcing away from China in these sectors, Malik said, adding that shipbuilding and automotive steel are further areas of interest to India.— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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The final touch, though, was interspersing Robert’s memories into his joyous, climactic plane ride.— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
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Heat 2 serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the film, interspersing storylines from earlier in the characters' careers (circa 1988) with the events that followed the 1995 film.— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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The decision capped an hours-long tense meeting filled with confusion over order of meeting operations, debate between the board and the applicant’s lawyers and rowdy members of the public who were interjecting constantly and at times, storming out of city hall.— Lauren Costantino February 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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The two continued arguing afterward, with Rachel Reilly interjecting to stick up for Ashley.— David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
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