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in what manner or way how and where did you meet each other? if you show me precisely how this is confusing, I would be happy to explain

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The framework used for this year’s pilot course, which was distributed last summer, included an examination of intersectionality, which considers how different identities combine to impact someone’s experience - such as being Black and female. Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023 And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban? John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023 At least once a week, Richard Glossip’s defense team connects on the phone – sometimes to catch up, and other times to strategize on how to save the life of the Oklahoma man on death row. Brynn Gingras, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023 The show aims to continue Hagendorf’s mission of bridging the gap between artists and fans sharing inspiring stories, with musicians and non-musician guests discussing how music has influenced their lives. Michele Amabile Angermiller, Variety, 10 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for how
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  • Money poured in from as far away as Singapore, Taiwan and Australia, according to a class-action lawsuit filed in July against Wells Fargo, where Beasley had an attorney trust account to hold and disburse client money.
    Lizzie Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Freeridge's premiere season ended with an epic cliffhanger that raised many questions about where the plot will go if it's picked up for another season.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
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  • Include how much your clients paid for the system right up front, then run them through the method.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Wednesday’s vote establishes four bear hunting zones in the state, and allows a broad range of hunting methods, including the use of archery and dogs, according to the commission.
    Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • Breaking routines together or trying new approaches can help deal with disagreements better and reveal hidden emotions and needs if approached constructively.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • This approach will be needed on more than one occasion, and your offering will result in a clean platter, every time.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
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  • Regarding concerns arounds biodiversity, another way to approach the issue is through a new protocol within the Convention on Biological Diversity.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Robles tried to get out of the way but to no avail.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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  • Grab the Racing Dudes Premium Picks and the Travers Betting Bible for detailed race-by-race analysis, exact wagering strategies, and multi-race plays designed to maximize your profits.
    Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Ultimately, that strategy may preserve Ukraine and settle the borders of Europe’s map.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 18 Aug. 2025
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  • The concept of radicalization, Thrasher said, is nothing new, but the methodologies have drastically changed.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Another interesting aspect of the new OSS models has to do with chain of thought, something that has revolutionized inference, while raising questions about comparative methodology.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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  • In addition to calming the mind, heart rate variability improves significantly with this breathing technique, slowing the heart rate and improving cardiovascular health, according to Amen.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The researchers applied a technique called density functional theory (DFT) to this data.
    Patchen Barss, Quanta Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
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  • In his interview, Watkins described the entire incident in a manner consistent with what homicide detectives found during the investigation and statements from the robbery victim, according to the affidavit.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Singapore has been selectively approving new data center projects after lifting a three-year moratorium in 2022 to ensure new facilities are built in a sustainable manner.
    Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

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