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The plan also proposes universal coverage and would create a new benefit for older workers with disabling conditions.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026 -
City leaders weigh in Whatever the team proposes at Washington Square Park would be subject to the city’s rules surrounding park space.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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All in, this one promises to smooth, brighten, and firm skin not just for daily show, but also for the years ahead.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Google also promises that AI answers will include more links generally.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Trump’s nominee pledges less transparency around how the central bank interprets economic data.—
Stacey Vanek Smith,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Beyond a glaring betrayal of the medium the Drafthouse once sought to exalt, the QR policy single-handedly reduces the theater from a sacred space to just another room, which is an illusion that even AMC nominally pledges to maintain.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hemsworth commits to the part in every sense, altering his demeanour and appearance into that of Thor Odinson (including dying his eyebrows blonde).—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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The Highlanders have two D1 commits in Sally Flynnn (Xavier) and Molly Connolly (American University).—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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Plugging the metal end of the hose into the inlet engages the vacuum’s motor, turning the machine on; when the hose is unplugged, the system shuts itself off.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Getting outside and doing hands-on learning is more engaging than sitting in a classroom passively learning by lecture, because active learning engages more regions of the brain, resulting in better understanding and retention of concepts.—
Shelley Mitchell,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Affiances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiances. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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