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Advertisement Mun-ju refuses to leave him.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025 -
Or, maybe someone who currently lives with you refuses to take ownership of perpetuating the mess downstairs.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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International pressure on Israel to end the war is increasing, with a growing list of countries deciding recently to recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel rejects.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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When Rabbit asks to be the one to adopt Stacey after her graduation, Evelyn abusively rejects the notion and Rabbit is crushed.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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And of course, with TV contracts, no one ever turns down the money.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Later, Taylor turns down a job offer that would bring him back to the Dillon Panthers so his wife, Tami (Britton), can pursue her dream job in Philadelphia.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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If the alliance hesitates, Putin will see weakness and press harder.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The actress hesitates for only a second before divulging the story.—
Galina Espinoza,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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