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There’s an emotional dissonance to watching Thomas Jay Ryan, as Kramer, deliver that message.—
Talya Zax,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026 -
That is why the booing of Israeli — and in some moments American — athletes during the opening ceremony landed with such dissonance.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Not that there aren’t villains; indeed, as much as there is accord within the household, there is discord without.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Celebrate with an activity that allows for big release of energies, something athletic or competitive; a sedentary pleasure could lead to discord.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The conflict also threatens to worsen Afghanistan’s already grave humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by Western aid cuts following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The first details of possible effects on Iran's nuclear program, the issue at the center of the escalating conflict, began to emerge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Now Rivian’s skunkworks performance division just got the green light and became official as the high-performance division for the electric automaker.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
27 Feb. 2026
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Murray rose through the ranks during her time with the Boston Housing Authority, working first as a clerk, then as a senior management aide, and finally as an executive secretary in the property management division, from late 2022 to October 2024.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Everyone’s hearts are closer to the surface than usual, so being tolerant of one another’s idiosyncrasies could be necessary to avoid strife.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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The sweep of American history suggests the ideal of equality has staying power, even in periods of wrenching strife.—
Kenji Yoshino,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bachman quit the band after the Fillmore show in May 1970, fed up with the rigors of touring, business disputes, and lifestyle clashes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pakistan’s military, backed by artillery and air power, struck more Afghan military installations deep inside Afghanistan overnight and into early Saturday, killing over 300 Afghan forces in dayslong border clashes, a government spokesman and officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Apartness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apartness. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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