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an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
enjoys telling us about the times he had while he was in the army
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Recent Examples of time
In other footage, filmed farther down the driveway, automatic gunfire can be heard, while a third video taken at the same time shows thick black smoke emanating from the site.
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Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
Iowa State transfer Jontez Williams slots in as a cornerback starter, while freshman Rock Hill and other young prospects compete for significant playing time.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The additional time and money mean that a nice-to-have feature, scrapped back in 2022, is being reincorporated into the project.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Phillips suffered two season-ending injuries of his own in his time in Miami.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
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Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
Iowa State transfer Jontez Williams slots in as a cornerback starter, while freshman Rock Hill and other young prospects compete for significant playing time.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The additional time and money mean that a nice-to-have feature, scrapped back in 2022, is being reincorporated into the project.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Phillips suffered two season-ending injuries of his own in his time in Miami.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
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Denis Bouanga’s second hat trick in CONCACAF play and Son Heung-min’s four goal contributions (three assists) in his Champions Cup debut were among the many moments that prompted Burbara to view LAFC as if the club arrived from another dimension.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Blue Owl episode may ultimately serve as a learning moment for the industry, Walters added.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The reality that many Mexicans experience on the ground is one where criminal organizations remain powerful and embedded in the local ecosystems that connect state agents, politicians and criminals in complex networks.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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Trinidad was given credit for 525 days in jail since his arrest in the case.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Tonje, a trade-deadline pickup, and Banton, who spent time with Boston during the 2023-24 season, are on 10-day contracts that expire this weekend.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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While China’s robotics companies have impressed viewers with their flashy kung-fu routines, the analyst said advances in reasoning, longer task durations, and the ability to chain multiple tasks together to perform different chores will matter more this year.—
Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Much like adjusting the heat, the researchers were able to both increase and decrease the duration of prethermalisation.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The backstory This is Scotland’s first Hoxton hotel, a launch that has been years in the making after a series of delays halted progress on a number of occasions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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This photo was taken on a separate day, a source told CNN, and investigators now believe the suspect may have visited Guthrie’s home on multiple occasions.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In a city where skyscrapers reach for the clouds and streets hum with the rhythm of daily life, Hong Kong's open-air adventures offer a refreshing counterpoint, proving there's no need to choose between urban energy and natural tranquility.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Meet friends or enjoy your own solo adventure.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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However, in the overtime period, Enriquez got his chance, finding the net to give the Cobras the golden goal in transition to win 2-1 over the Raptors.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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During periods of volatility and uncertainty, sticking to your long-term plan and tuning out the noise can also prove to be a compelling strategy, analysts said.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Manuel then slipped into a stark white dress overflowing with ruffles and shrugged on a matching lace shawl with long fringing over it—all key elements to bringing his hypnotizing moves to life.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Johnny’s life was cut short in a tragedy that still feels impossible to process — struck and killed by a car while riding his bicycle.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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