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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
an evening marked by a lovely dinner and the society of our closest friends
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as in civilization
the way people live at a particular time and place
a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home
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The aftermath of the incident saw protests across Spain and sparked a debate around a culture of misogyny in sport, as well as in wider Spanish society.
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Jamie Barton, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
What ought to be the safest, most sacrosanct place in any sane society has been trashed — and to what end?
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Their intention was to comprehensively restore a society that the previous administration had set on a steep downward trajectory over the previous four years.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Henrietta Szold devoted her life to the conviction that diaspora Jews should have a strong emotional connection to the Holy Land and to building a Jewish society in Palestine.
—Nicholas Lemann, The New York Review of Books, 20 Feb. 2025
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If Trump were to carry through with his frequent promise to pull the U.S. out of NATO, that would effectively mark the end of the treaty organization and signal the fall of Europe, Zelenskyy said.—
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That changed when polls showed a tightening race and Osborn raised more than $30 million, catching the attention not only of the working class but of organizations such as the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of wealthy Americans seeking an equitable economy.—
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The impacts are being felt in communities across the country that have universities or academic medical centers, Wolfson and others said, as well as clinical training, basic scientific research and patient care.—
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Then make a difference in your community, within your friends, within your family.—
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No footprints, no signs of mankind, no civilization, no tarmac.—
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After having taken a liking to the languages of the area, specifically Bengali, Clint returned to the U.S. and attended the University of Chicago to get his graduate degree in South Asian languages and civilizations.—
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Bankers bristle over regulations Community bankers, who represent smaller and more localized institutions, have been complaining about excessive regulations for years.—
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Now, in recognition of Britain’s economic decline resulting from their departure, emphasis among parties skeptical of European integration has shifted away from exit referendums in support of reimagining the EU and its institutions.—
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Featuring some larger-than-life characters, Sirianni has helped mold this consortium of talent into a brotherhood and a winning machine.—
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This film is both for me and for him, in honor of our brotherhood, and our profound love for the stories that shaped our childhood.—
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Overall, though, achieving bigger muscles shouldn't come at the expense of an overall healthier lifestyle.—
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For some renters, such a lifestyle can be both eco-friendly and practical.—
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One of the dogs had attacked before The condo association where the Withers lived filed a civil lawsuit in April to force the removal of the dogs.—
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The last time Major League Baseball and the players association negotiated a collective bargaining agreement, the owners locked out the players before the 2022 season, a work stoppage that nearly resulted in the loss of regular-season games for the first time since 1995.—
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The results spell an unlikely third-act triumph for the 69-year-old, who just seven years ago was seen as a failed politician fully reconciled to ending his career as a wealthy lobbyist and member of numerous company boards.—
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There is no doubt that Russia has vast troves of oil and natural gas, but an effort to lure American or other Western energy companies to undertake Russian projects is likely to encounter skepticism, not least because of the companies' recent history in Russia.—
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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