in the making

in the process of developing or being made.

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with every fiber of one's being

: with all of one's effort or desire She wanted to be a doctor with every fiber of her being.

He fought with every fiber of his being for freedom.

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hit home

have the intended, especially unsettling or painful, effect on their audience.

"she could see that her remark had hit home"

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a traditional funeral and a memorial service

The biggest difference of a traditional funeral and a memorial service is that the body is not present in a casket at a memorial service.

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sweet souls

Sweet souls are kind, gentle human beings who bring warmth and comfort wherever they go. Because they're such hidden gems among the masses, it's no wonder that you want to honor them and their legacy with the right words.

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situate

put in context; describe the circumstances surrounding (something).

"it is necessary to situate these ideas in the wider context of the economy"

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freeze

a legislative action, especially in time of national emergency, to control prices, rents, production, etc.: The government put a freeze on new construction. a decision by one or more nations to stop or limit production or development of weapons, especially nuclear weapons.

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disgraceful

shockingly unacceptable.

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rattle

informal

cause (someone) to feel nervous, worried, or irritated.

"she turned quickly, rattled by his presence"

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What is being intellectually honest?

Intellectual honesty is honesty in the acquisition, analysis, and transmission of ideas.

A person is being intellectually honest when he or she, knowing the truth, states that truth.

Intellectual honesty pertains to any communication intended to inform or persuade.

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How are tornadoes tracked and reported?

A Doppler radar can detect wind speed and direction, rotation often signifies tornadic development. Once a tornado is detected, both radars and satellites are used to track the storm. Satellite images often show details of tornado damage, especially from high resolution POES images as seen below.

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fire up

to cause (something) to start working

I fired up my computer and got down to work.

Before we start working let's fire up the coffeemaker.

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ahead of the curve

(especially of a business or politician) ahead of current thinking or trends.

"we are continually looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve and provide added value to our consumers"

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Birthright citizenship

Birthright citizenship in the United States is United States citizenship acquired by a person automatically, by operation of law. This takes place in two situations: by virtue of the person's birth within United States territory or because one or both of their parents is (or was) a US citizen.

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bread and butter

a person's livelihood or main source of income, typically as earned by routine work.

"their bread and butter is reporting local events"

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with a vengeance

used to emphasize the degree to which something occurs or is true.

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pomp and circumstance

: impressive formal activities or ceremonies.