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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But for trains that are switching off diesel and moving over to overhead lines, leveraging solar is harder.

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Around half of the lots are already under contract.

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"We are currently reviewing the material," she said, adding that initial assessments show that "these individuals are alleged to have acted alone".

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Scroll through social media and you'd be forgiven for thinking saunas and cold plunges are close to a miracle cure, boosting immunity, burning fat and fixing everything from sore joints to low mood.

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But there are some lesser-known bits of legislation that passed this year, that might also have an impact on your life.

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