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these

[theez] / ðiz /
ADJECTIVE
those
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“Whether these facilities are operated by a private contractor or owned by the federal government, my expectations remain the same,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

“When our elected officials who are tasked with passing and enforcing these laws exhibit troubles in engaging with the voting process themselves, that raises serious questions.”

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

Most importantly, the plaintiffs in these cases never went through male puberty, though they did grow breast tissue and lack testosterone levels typical of men.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

Messi may be 39 and doing much of his work at walking pace these days, but the magic has not been dimmed by the passing of the years.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

"What do these town folks think we are?" one of the other girls said angrily.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios




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