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After seizing power in 2007, Hamas clamped down on Gaza’s gangs — sometimes with brute force and sometimes by steering perks their way.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
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The program has drawn scrutiny for years, seen by critics as ways for supervisors to solicit political support by steering millions in public money to recipients of their choosing with no public debate.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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The modern Japanese restaurant is helmed by executive chef Junichi Yoshida, who brings his own Michelin pedigree to the InterContinental Danang from his experience at the first teppanyaki restaurant to ever receive a Michelin star.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Season 4, subtitled Night Country, which starred Jodie Foster (who won an Emmy for her role) and Kali Reis, was helmed by Issa López, marking the first time franchise creator Pizzolatto was not involved (he was still credited as an EP).—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
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“Conn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conn. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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