Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A setting in.
- noun rare Something inserted or set in, as lace, etc., in garments.
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- verb Present participle of
insert . - noun Something
inserted or set in, such aslace ingarments .
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Examples
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The first step in inserting an image into a post is to identify the image.
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This is a covert love story that delights in inserting fantastic elements into recognizable reality.
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By no means does the film attempt to demonize the unions, but it does show the role they play in inserting loopholes into contracts designed to make it almost impossible to get rid of ineffective teachers.
Jasmine Boussem: Is the Wait for 'Superman' Over? Jasmine Boussem 2010
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The next step in inserting images into a post is to set the positioning or alignment, and to enter the alternative text (alt) to benefit individuals using screen readers and to make it searchable by search engines.
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"I fancy you need a lesson or two in inserting fuses," Sheldon remarked dryly.
Chapter 11 2010
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By no means does the film attempt to demonize the unions, but it does show the role they play in inserting loopholes into contracts designed to make it almost impossible to get rid of ineffective teachers.
Jasmine Boussem: Is the Wait for 'Superman' Over? Jasmine Boussem 2010
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By no means does the film attempt to demonize the unions, but it does show the role they play in inserting loopholes into contracts designed to make it almost impossible to get rid of ineffective teachers.
Jasmine Boussem: Is the Wait for 'Superman' Over? Jasmine Boussem 2010
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By no means does the film attempt to demonize the unions, but it does show the role they play in inserting loopholes into contracts designed to make it almost impossible to get rid of ineffective teachers.
Jasmine Boussem: Is the Wait for 'Superman' Over? Jasmine Boussem 2010
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Zuckerberg made his comments when introducing a partnership between Facebook and Microsoft Bing, which will begin inserting your Facebook friends '"likes" into search results.
News quiz: The week in tech Dan Tynan 2010
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But his political action committee announced on Tuesday that the former (and perhaps future) presidential candidate is once again inserting himself into a hotly contested Senate race — this time in Georgia.
Romney Spreads the Wealth in Georgia - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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