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hew

verb as in cut

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Instead of leading with an identity-driven mindset, we will hew to universal principles that help all Americans get ahead.

The intention of the proposed measure is to hew as closely to the county regulations as possible, including provisions that provide flexibility to small landlords, Blumenfield said.

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They dig deep and meandering tunnels - and hew out rocks to sell to mostly Chinese buyers, who then extract copper.

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DeLone's hews more closely to the classic, which she says is a sort of Rhode Island staple; although the restaurant is located in West Hollywood, their focus is New England-style seafood.

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Yet so far, authorities have mostly hewed to the if-it-ain’t-broke approach.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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