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To an extent, data bears out the idea that these crackdowns tail off.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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When a partner continually feels trapped behind excuses or counterattacks, the original frustration then hardens into resentment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But as Beijing hardens its ties with Russia, North Korea and other nations unfriendly to the West, the emergence of two camps and the contest between them appears clearer than ever.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ray’s daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ray’s other daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Spain’s Own Emmy-Style Awards on the Horizon The launch of the Círculo de Profesionales de las Series Españolas (CPSE), backed by Womack Group, sets the stage for the new Premios Anillos de Oro.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Here's a look at when the sun rises and sets throughout Tennessee's major cities, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Backs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backs%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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