as in demand
something that someone insists upon having
it's probably not a good idea to ignore a creditor's dun for repayment
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Her focus on designing efficient production strategies and fostering new opportunities for the sector places her at the intersection of creative development and industrial infrastructure — precisely the combination the archipelago’s growing ambitions demand.
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This inquiry follows Nvidia's recent $25 billion bond sale, a long-term bet on AI demand.
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And even better, since Galveston is a popular Texas beach town with 32 miles of sandy shores.
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The shore now alternated between open sandy or rocky beaches and jumbled boulders ranging from a foot to many feet in diameter.
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But prosecutors said their further investigation raised significant doubts about those conclusions, worrying them that a jury would not find Hobby guilty of an arson charge.
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Some academic leaders worry that the report might drive students away from programs that encompass the core of human knowledge.
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That means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which is the local enforcement agency for these requirements in the region, will be in charge of monitoring whether businesses are following the law.
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Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
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Just Born produces roughly 2 billion Peeps per year, making the marshmallow chick America’s bestselling non-chocolate Easter candy for over two decades.
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Peeps have held the title of most popular non-chocolate Easter candy for more than 20 years.
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Most Creative: The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger deviled eggs slider has Cajun seasoned Wagyu patty, melted aged cheddar and applewood bacon.
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True to its name, the restaurant’s menu includes all things avocado, from avocado pumpkin spice cheesecake and avocado deviled eggs to avocado samosas and guacamole.
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Furthermore, ElAttrache wrote a letter supporting McGregor’s request for a therapeutic use exemption from UFC drug policies.
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Law enforcement made that request as part of their efforts to solve the case.
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
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Blue-and-white stripes instantly channel summer, and this puff-sleeve top feels far more elevated than its $9 price tag suggests.
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“Dun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dun. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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