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as in info
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
received a call from their daughter, who excitedly gave them the 411 on all that had happened to her since arriving on campus
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
a guide that will give you the 411 on what's hot and what's not
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Smith estimated at least half of the pros who use Victus have at minimum reached out for either more info or their own torpedo model.—
Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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The Foggy Dog collars, $35, come in adorable prints and can be personalized to feature important info about your pet in case they get lost.—
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This week, Liz Shackleton scored a major scoop after landing an exclusive interview with Toei Company CEO Fumio Yoshimura for our International Disruptors brand, ahead of his trip to L.A. to meet with Hollywood studios (wonder what Trump will make of that…).—
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Customers looking for a punch of protein can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak at no additional cost or can pay extra for a scoop of smashed avocado.—
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Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS; all calls are kept confidential.—
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
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And in 1981, a tip from an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer serving in the Los Angeles County Health Department led to the first description of a new disease that would become the global epidemic of HIV-AIDS.—
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After the attack, authorities received a tip from Balmer’s ex partner.—
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Steiner's corroboration of this long-standing rumor has reignited the debate surrounding the true cause of Hogan's injury.—
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For instance, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) laid off over 800 workers this year and there are rumors of more cuts to come.—
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From her searching emerges a book that might be called biography, historiography, cultural criticism, manifesto, or all of the above—a memoir, in a sense, of the internet.—
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The show even started a lending library next to craft services, to which, Briones adds, Wyle donated a bunch of books.—
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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