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as in to revise
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary
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as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
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The company has added several features as part of its efforts to build out its DMs, including a way to edit messages, draw on photos, and share your live locations with friends, similar to Snapchat.
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Emma Roth, The Verge, 16 Dec. 2024
Note that editing works for HEIC files as well as JPGs and PNGs.
—PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024
This transcript has been edited for length and clarity.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
In October, Trump sued CBS over the way that a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris was edited.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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Emma Roth, The Verge, 16 Dec. 2024
Note that editing works for HEIC files as well as JPGs and PNGs.
—PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024
This transcript has been edited for length and clarity.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
In October, Trump sued CBS over the way that a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris was edited.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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Although the Fed's expected to trim its short-term, benchmark fed funds rate again by a quarter percentage point, many economists expect the central bank to signal a slower pace of rate cuts next year and revise its economic outlook.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Early reports were that at least four people were killed, though police have since revised that figure to three.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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The New York Yankees have adjusted to life without Juan Soto quite well.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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WeGo services adjusting to winter weather Due to winter weather, WeGo will operate a Saturday schedule Friday.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Buzbee subsequently sent a demand letter to the woman's then-spouse accusing him of infecting her, however, Doe's ex pursued their divorce undeterred, the complaint reads.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Plus, read about DEI pushback, Storytellers and school choice.Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Winter jasmine is drought tolerant and adapts to a variety of growing conditions.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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An attorney could adapt Pavia’s arguments to fit a challenge to initial eligibility rules, which include assorted academic requirements.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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With the full moon in Cancer happening on the same day, there is a need to consider your well-being and rework your daily routines accordingly.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Yet, what should have been universally condemned was reworked into something plausible.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The company’s team, composed of experts in SEO, content creation, and digital marketing, ensures that clients receive specialized attention tailored to their industries and target demographics.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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To create an employee handbook easily, use online templates or platforms like SHRM or Workable, which offer customizable guides tailored to small businesses.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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According to a Bloomberg report published last week, Antivari owed millions in an unpaid debt to his former business partner, the Italian fintech tycoon Andrea Pignataro.George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, a team of researchers describe a previously unknown prehistoric creature that would have been vaguely dog-like in appearance, albeit with noticeable differences.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The idea morphed into a bowl design that puts more of the 67.500 fans in the lower bowl than any other stadium in the league, also with the smallest upper deck in the NFL, says Evans, the designer of both SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The sightings have put intense pressure on federal agencies to provide more information about the sightings.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Edit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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