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as in violates
to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
invaders guilty of murdering and ravishing villagers
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as in delights
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
travelers have long been ravished with wonder and awe by the immensity of the Great Pyramid at Giza
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Bahari Makmur Sejati violates the Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act.—
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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The answer to the question of what is legal and what is not, what violates an individual’s First Amendment protections can be murky depending on specific circumstances — who said or wrote what and under what circumstances.—
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
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His general advice to people attempting to craft humane, precise, and literate prose has scarcely aged, and his own bracing style still informs and delights.—
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Lanier rapes Forsythe during a job interview, which O’Brien recounts in upsetting, unwavering detail.—
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Donald treats Ivana with similar contempt, and then rapes her.—
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
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So that forces us to be more advanced in dealing with [risks that are considered long-tail] in the US.—
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The agent then grabs Moreta-Galarza and forces her several feet down the hallway and into a wall.—
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This ceramic cookie jar shaped like a Christmas tree or gingerbread house instantly transports us back to Grandma’s house around the holidays, with colorful, nostalgic charm that just begs to sit on your countertop.—
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The Deck Saigon in District 2 is an idyllic escape along the Saigon River that transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the city as local boats drift along the water.—
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This reduces friction and creates cohesion because the team is motivated by what sustains the organization rather than what satisfies one individual.—
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Nothing satisfies a comfort food craving like a pan of pasta.—
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Is there one that particularly fascinates you?—
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“Ravishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravishes. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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