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making

[mey-king] / ˈmeɪ kɪŋ /




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But our successes in reducing veteran and family homelessness, and our improved knowledge about what works and for whom, should be getting us much closer to making substantial improvements, and hopefully sooner than later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

My seasonal body treatment included exfoliation, massage and aromatherapy, making it one of the most relaxing experiences of the trip.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Airfares increased about 7% between April and May and a whopping 27% year over year, making the high cost of long-haul flights one likely culprit for the domestic-travel trend.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Replacing these specialized locations was difficult, making hunter groups more vulnerable when key resources became scarce.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

She starts calling around, making plans to go to the north side and take her anger with her.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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