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as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance we must project next year's budget now
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Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 The panel will also address the question of brands moving into microdrama, as the format is projected by some analysts to reach box office parity with Hollywood releases this year. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 The imagery of the desert plants is projected on a loop on giant screens placed outside among plants in the garden. —Alina Hartounian, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026 It’s also not projected to be a particularly fast-growing subvariant, nor a dominant one. —Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 According to the 2026 trustees' report, the Social Security Administration is projected to deplete those reserves in 2033. —David McMillin, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 Chinyelu, who announced his decision on social media, is projected as a second-round pick, but will have the opportunity to impress NBA decision-makers and receive feedback from teams during the draft combine May 10-17 in Chicago. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026 Over the coming decade, the cost of the epidemic is projected to number in the trillions. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 The base salary awarded to Fudd is projected to increase to $572,000 in the third year of the rookie contract, with a fourth-year option base salary of $646,360, according to a copy of the rookie scale in the new CBA reviewed by Sportico. —Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Marsh hit a sinker that went a projected 454 feet to the second deck in right-center. —CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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The port says the reintroduction of cruising to Philadelphia is projected to generate 2,185 direct and indirect jobs and approximately $300 million in annual economic output throughout the state. —Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 The panel will also address the question of brands moving into microdrama, as the format is projected by some analysts to reach box office parity with Hollywood releases this year. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 The imagery of the desert plants is projected on a loop on giant screens placed outside among plants in the garden. —Alina Hartounian, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026 It’s also not projected to be a particularly fast-growing subvariant, nor a dominant one. —Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 According to the 2026 trustees' report, the Social Security Administration is projected to deplete those reserves in 2033. —David McMillin, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 Chinyelu, who announced his decision on social media, is projected as a second-round pick, but will have the opportunity to impress NBA decision-makers and receive feedback from teams during the draft combine May 10-17 in Chicago. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026 Over the coming decade, the cost of the epidemic is projected to number in the trillions. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 The base salary awarded to Fudd is projected to increase to $572,000 in the third year of the rookie contract, with a fourth-year option base salary of $646,360, according to a copy of the rookie scale in the new CBA reviewed by Sportico. —Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere.— CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
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Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded.— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
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The person throwing the bowling ball might not have intended a specific victim to be killed, or even knowingly planned to kill someone, but nonetheless did something that was obviously likely to cause serious harm.— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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Text discussions continued on after the in-person meetings ended and further talks were planned during the night, Iranian state TV reported, citing a source.— Azhar Sukri,Kevin Breuninger,Terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
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The highly anticipated final book, Burn of the Everflame, will be released on September 8, 2026.— Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
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The complaint states that the anticipated participation of Messi constituted a material term of the agreements, forming a central component of the contracts and directly tied to the commercial viability of the matches.— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers guard reached and poked the ball away.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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The couple poked fun at the social media conversation surrounding them in an Instagram Reel.— Athena Sobhan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Many working-class red-state voters—for whom Vance’s right-populist brand is designed—seem dismayed by the spike in gas prices and the neglect of problems at home.— Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
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Keep your busy life organized with Cozyla, a smart touchscreen hub designed for the whole family to bring together schedules, routines, chores and meal plans into one easy-to-use display.— Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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An expected trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for a second round of talks with Iranian officials is being put on hold after negotiators from Tehran reportedly declined to participate.— Mike Sheen,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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On Wednesday, the mayor outlined his plan to close an expected $146 million budget deficit for the new fiscal year that begins in July.— Chris Cate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Cambridge Books Chefs prepared fajita bowls for the families on Monday night.— Nakell Williams, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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During warmer months, be prepared for heat and humidity with sunscreen, hats and a reusable water bottle.— Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
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All of this encapsulates her pitch — to fans, to potential free agents — for how to build a future while looking toward the past.— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Josh and Melissa, in trying to escape the town, look for new love in two pairs of potential romantic partners.— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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