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mention

[men-shuhn] / ˈmɛn ʃən /




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Paul McCartney and John Lennon, too, rose fully to the occasion, reeling off such masterworks as “Eleanor Rigby” and “Tomorrow Never Knows,” not to mention a bravura single’s release featuring “Paperback Writer” and “Rain.”

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

"These include caffeine, capsaicin, menthol and vanillin, not to mention the fact that many of the medicines we use today either come directly from plants or are inspired by plant chemistry."

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

I am 100% aware that you don’t mention money, but it seems like you would be staring a gift horse in the mouth by persisting with this argument.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

There was no mention in the document of the women's game.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

At the mention of food, Nash and Oliver move their band into the kitchen.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

It featured a video that showed Bueckers talking to a reporter, who mentions that “at All-Star weekend, you and Angel made a bet with each other on this game.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

However, as the fighting has reaccelerated quite recently there could be an increase in these mentions in the revised data for July, The Conference Board said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

I wonder what he thinks might motivate people to serve, instead of coercing them, and he mentions raising salaries.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Viewers submit themselves to the rising interpersonal temperatures, unconsciously counting the minutes, waiting for the moment someone inevitably mentions the proverbial heat.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

And while he held on to his trophies, pictures, and trunk full of equipment and paraphernalia, he mentions wanting to “just forget about everything.”

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

“Listening to the book while driving the streets that were mentioned in the book allowed me to immediately connect with the world. Living in L.A. was really the key.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Wayfair’s CFO also mentioned their presence in Canada and the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

The chocolate labrador was well-known to Radio 1 listeners as James often mentioned him on his show and shared posts about his antics online.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Phayom Raksa solemnly recited a pledge that touched on the teachings of the Buddha, and mentioned Thailand's king and the well-being of the nation.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

I mentioned to Mom that Liz didn’t do any laundry this week, and Mom said, “Liz has extra classes for the SAT.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

U.S. military personnel in Taiwan are often referred to as “American English teachers,” a term used to avoid mentioning the American military explicitly, as their presence in Taiwan has long been an open secret.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

“A lot of nervousness,” Hernández said about playing again, mentioning that he had a panic attack when first learning of his worse-than-expected diagnosis.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

The man was detained after investigators raided his home and workplace on July 24, the Keelung District Prosecutors Office said in a statement without mentioning Nvidia.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

And those in the sport have fairly diligently avoided mentioning his name since.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

“Excuse my mentioning it, sir,” Matthias shouted over the hubbub.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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