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on

[on, awn] / ɒn, ɔn /
ADVERB
in contact; ahead of
Synonyms
WEAK
about above adjacent against approaching at beside close to covering forth forward held leaning on near next on top of onward over resting on situated on supported touching toward upon with
Antonyms
WEAK
off

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Sammarco, a Democratic strategist and influencer, saw the posts and sent an Instagram message to Fodor on April 3.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

It is a uniquely modern one, involving graphic photos sent on Snapchat and an online campaign against Swalwell by content creators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Impressed by the tireless activists he met online, he tried to emulate them, evangelizing and writing articles on Substack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

They wanted to interview him for a series on artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Got a cast on my right leg, but it could’ve been worse.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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