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to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
problems emerged almost as soon as the contractor began the excavation for the swimming pool
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Below you’ll find a selection of the creative new technologies that are emerging at a rapid pace.
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Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Modernizing defense manufacturing Once completed, the Arkansas campus will focus on producing medium- and large-sized solid rocket motors for tactical missiles, air defense interceptors, missile defense targets, hypersonic vehicles and other emerging defense programs.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The brick wall of unconscious bias means that creative executives and leaders who aren’t familiar with Latino culture are less likely to take a chance on an emerging writer or director.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Established in 1999, the SFr30,000 (roughly $37,000) honor had been presented annually to two artists whose work appeared in the fair’s Statements section, devoted to emerging artists.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
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Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Modernizing defense manufacturing Once completed, the Arkansas campus will focus on producing medium- and large-sized solid rocket motors for tactical missiles, air defense interceptors, missile defense targets, hypersonic vehicles and other emerging defense programs.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The brick wall of unconscious bias means that creative executives and leaders who aren’t familiar with Latino culture are less likely to take a chance on an emerging writer or director.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Established in 1999, the SFr30,000 (roughly $37,000) honor had been presented annually to two artists whose work appeared in the fair’s Statements section, devoted to emerging artists.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
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Because the state court never entered a charging order, there was no such restraint, lien, or enforcement mechanism arising from the application itself.
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The painting has undergone extensive restoration, removing overpainting by other hands and revealing imagery that, experts say, may have articulated a message of religious tolerance in a moment of social tensions arising partly from a refugee crisis.
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These include assessments of propulsion and power generation systems, maneuverability, diving and surfacing performance, navigation and communication systems, sonar and sensor performance, weapons integration, and overall seaworthiness.
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Questions are already surfacing about the effectiveness of the tandem.
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.
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The Atlantic Fire happening after several other wildfires ignited across south Florida earlier this month.
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
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Syn explains that the starter is created by combining flour and water, allowing naturally occurring wild yeast and beneficial bacteria to grow over time.
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“Emerging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emerging. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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