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as in igniting
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as in oscillating
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While thousands were unable to cheer from the sidelines, jubilation reverberated beyond the parade route, igniting a sense of togetherness in the city.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026 -
The story is set in Miami’s most exclusive neighborhood, where a picture-perfect wife uncovers her husband’s double life – igniting a seductive power game that turns betrayal into the most intoxicating game of her life.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The interactions between the electrons of these oscillating atoms changed their angles too.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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The self-winding mechanical movement is also equipped with an 18-karat pink-gold oscillating weight and balance bridge—done up in the material specifically for this collection.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Containing Iran’s influence without inflaming a domestic front appears to be the priority.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Footage of an activist being dragged away from the development went viral, further inflaming public opposition.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Lewis set a Guinness World Record for slackline surfing, swaying his feet side to side in a rocking motion that mimics surfing, while keeping his balance above China’s Diaoshuilou waterfall in 2011.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Lewis set a Guinness World Record for slackline surfing, swaying his feet side to side in a rocking motion that mimics surfing, while keeping his balance above China's Diaoshuilou waterfall in 2011.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Scientists have discovered that seismic waves from Japan’s devastating 2011 earthquake traveled to Earth’s core and back, triggering a second tectonic slip event that shifted the country eastward by up to 6 millimeters.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Feels-like temperatures are expected to soar up to 120 degrees in parts of Texas on Thursday, June 18, triggering extreme heat warnings and advisories in several parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by calling out or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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This week, social media was rife with videos of fans from Argentina in Kansas City for the match against Algeria in high spirits, chanting and waving flags in places like Jack Stack Barbecue.—
Eric Adler
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Refrain from kindling fires with debris or any other materials during an air quality alert.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
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The soon-to-be 26-year-old left winger scored at the end of the first half on a breakaway, casually flicking the ball past Haitian goalkeeper Johny Placide.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The Americans were less cohesive without Pulisic in the second half, but Reyna still added the finishing touch by gliding into the box and toe-flicking home his first World Cup goal.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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“Fanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanning. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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