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I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.
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One of our recent surveys showed that 70% of business decision-makers are expecting to increase their use of flexible talent because of AI.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Unable to ramp up through the first month of spring training because of lingering shoulder soreness, Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell took a step toward readiness Thursday, throwing his first bullpen session.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
He was sidelined for 45 of the Heat’s first 56 games this season because of injuries.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
California has long held special authority under the federal Clean Air Act to set stricter vehicle emissions standards than the federal government because of the state’s historic smog problems.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Unable to ramp up through the first month of spring training because of lingering shoulder soreness, Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell took a step toward readiness Thursday, throwing his first bullpen session.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
He was sidelined for 45 of the Heat’s first 56 games this season because of injuries.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
California has long held special authority under the federal Clean Air Act to set stricter vehicle emissions standards than the federal government because of the state’s historic smog problems.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Because of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/because%20of. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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