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as in depot
a regular stopping place
the historic house was once a station on the Underground Railroad, the network that helped slaves reach freedom in the North
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
in colonial America, women occupied the lowest station in society and were not allowed to take part in public life
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Recent Examples of station
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
However, a bus — the stop is within walking distance of the development — is roughly 1.5 miles from the Santee Town Center station for the San Diego Trolley’s Cooper Line.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the United States has long had an interest in Greenland, going back to the 19th century and that Russia is prepared to defend its interests in the Arctic and will station more military personnel in the region.
—The National Desk, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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There is — or was, until recently — a significant movement within Greenland that wanted to form a closer alliance with the United States, which has stationed troops on the island since World War II.
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In addition, there are about 5,200 probationary workers, who have been in their positions less than a year or two and were terminated last month.—
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His rise is the third fastest by a position player since 1965.—
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Grima designed these incredible balloon structures in the atrium of the depot.—
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After landing in February 2021 in the Jezero Crater, the robot, controlled remotely from Earth, spent nearly four years searching for and collecting more than two dozen rock samples – many of which are stored at the first-ever depot on another planet for future retrieval.—
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Synthetic gums contained high levels of the polymers PET and polystyrenes along with petrochemical substances, like synthetic rubber and polyvinyl acetate.—
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And one that requires action at every level — local, national and global.—
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Finally, be prepared to share this stance, even if the decision is unpopular.—
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Hamdan Ballal and his fellow No Other Land filmmakers are thanking top members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for signing a letter that pushed AMPAS leadership to take a firmer stance condemning an attack on Ballal by Israeli settlers.—
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Fingerprints from Hurd's vehicle were collected and processed, placing Braxton inside her vehicle and residence.—
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Gifts placed in you cannot and will never be duplicated.—
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In 13 seasons as head coach, including stops at Florida International and Minnesota before joining New Mexico, Pitino is 247-186 (.570) with four NCAA Tournament appearances.—
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After further stops around Europe, Las Vegas, and Singapore—including working for Guy Savoy—Bost landed in Los Angeles.—
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Spieth has four top 10’s in eight starts at TPC San Antonio and two top 10’s so far this season as the former world No. 1 (2015-16) tries to move up from No. 66 in the current world golf rankings.—
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Harris Teeter had held the top ranking from 2016 to 2018.—
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The Philippines has been on the front lines of China’s increasingly aggressive posture in Asia.—
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But as zero trust has matured from buzzword to blueprint, cracks are beginning to show—not in its security posture, but in its operational impact.—
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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