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People gravitate toward those with credibility and conviction.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
Today, motivated by his own experience with the common dementia, Gates — who serves as chair of the Gates Foundation — is committed to working toward a cure for the common dementia, which currently affects more than seven million Americans, or one in nine people over 65.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
For instance, his description of Sultan Allauddin Khilji’s brutality toward his enemies is devoid of accusations of barbarism or excessive hand-wringing.
—Radha Vatsal
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
In a further sign of the escalating tensions — both in Israel and Iran, and in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled concern Friday about the possibility of the world heading toward World War III.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 20 June 2025
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
Today, motivated by his own experience with the common dementia, Gates — who serves as chair of the Gates Foundation — is committed to working toward a cure for the common dementia, which currently affects more than seven million Americans, or one in nine people over 65.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
For instance, his description of Sultan Allauddin Khilji’s brutality toward his enemies is devoid of accusations of barbarism or excessive hand-wringing.
—Radha Vatsal
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
In a further sign of the escalating tensions — both in Israel and Iran, and in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled concern Friday about the possibility of the world heading toward World War III.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 20 June 2025
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
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Her guiding principle, the high-low mix, is in full effect: Henry Louis Gates, Jr., on Hillary Clinton; Daphne Merkin on S & M. There are portraits by Annie Leibovitz and a meditation on Princess Diana.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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Hailey was actually based on Haley from One Tree Hill.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
15 June 2025
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Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference about the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting areas with high immigrant populations and labor-intensive industries.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Afterward, Allie is all business, filming content for Upward and interviewing a steady stream of creators about their experiences with Recapture and how it’s changed their lives.—
Avery Stone,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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