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on

[on, awn] / ɒn, ɔn /
ADVERB
in contact; ahead of
Synonyms
WEAK
about above adjacent against approaching at beside close to covering forth forward held leaning on near next on top of onward over resting on situated on supported touching toward upon with
Antonyms
WEAK
off

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Lawmakers are behind the curve on policing online betting — though recent efforts have been put forth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Robert Coover’s novel of sports obsession invites readers into a baseball drama in which everything depends on a roll of the dice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Mott Children’s Hospital national poll on children’s health two years ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The Nasdaq Composite was also on track for its biggest three-week percentage-point gain since April 24, 2020.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

At this, I feel the chagrin on my face.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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