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But restraint can create value when management refuses to invest simply because capital is available.
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And yet your brain refuses to commit.
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Yet the Kremlin rejects the allegations and denies wrongdoing there.
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The Israel Prison Service rejects allegations of abuse, starvation, or denial of medical treatment.
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Pairing a floral sundress with a pair of white sneakers turns down the volume on the feminine formality, making the classic piece a bit less fussy.
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If a local school board turns down a charter, the organizers can appeal to the OC Board, which covers the whole county.
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Sirianni hesitates for a moment, like the school troublemaker on the verge of another unpleasant trip to the principal’s office.
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If someone hesitates, keep spirits up and adjust the route without losing the goal, then genuinely celebrate small wins.
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“Abstains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstains. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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