Definitions

are

[ahr, er] / ɑr, ər /

VERB

exist

Synonyms

STRONG

abide act breathe continue do endure hold inhabit last live move obtain persist prevail remain rest stand stay subsist survive

WEAK

be alive go on have being have place

Antonyms

STRONG

cease depart die discontinue forsake give up go halt idle leave lose pass quit refuse reject stop

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONG

befall occur transpire

WEAK

come about come to pass take place

Example Sentences

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The creatures are the most common turtle in the Mediterranean, nesting on beaches from Greece and Turkey to Israel and Libya.

From BBC

"If it makes sense to talk, we are willing to talk," said Merz, but he also charged that "Russia is not yet willing to talk seriously".

From Barron's

Duterte is facing a four-day "confirmation of charges" hearing starting February 23, where judges decide whether the prosecution's allegations are strong enough to proceed to trial.

From Barron's

"At the same time, he feels a little uneasy that only the medal winners are getting the spotlight" and not other athletes who competed, he added.

From Barron's

China's top court has issued a ruling confirming humans in cars with assisted driving technology are responsible for their vehicle, setting a nationwide benchmark as Beijing positions itself as a standards-setter in the auto market.

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