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hew

[hyoo, yoo] / hyu, yu /


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Microdramas hew to an established formula, with each installment ending on a cliffhanger that pushes its often preposterous story line toward a final, usually shocking reveal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The deals appear to closely hew to the same lines as the earlier deals with Pfizer and AstraZeneca, which were seen as significant wins for the industry.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

With changes to tax law, the Dec. 31 deadline has become almost arbitrary, yet people still hew to old habits.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025

The intention of the proposed measure is to hew as closely to the county regulations as possible, including provisions that provide flexibility to small landlords, Blumenfield said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

Four trees are wanted for the Keel, which all together will measure 146 feet in length, and hew 16 inches square.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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