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The numbers behind the gut feeling The data bears out Blankfein’s instinct in striking detail.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 May 2026 -
Each session of Congress bears out different circumstances and has different characteristics given the electoral reality of that session.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Beth's expression immediately hardens.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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The observations revealed a temporary chemical pathway that reshapes how the material hardens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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While on duty at the Nallswsorth Street rally, tasked with managing the crowds, June witnesses the death of 15-year-old Rohann (Rasaq Kukoyi), a Muslim teen who is stabbed in the middle of the protest.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Art witnesses a flock of crows suddenly dash themselves into the ground in the surrounding desert for no apparent reason.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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The instinctive Moon settles into your 4th House of Home, while rule-making Saturn in your 11th House of Friends sets structure, creating a quincunx that complicates plans and messages.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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The ambiance is worth the visit alone, but the quality of the food and service really sets this place over the top.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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When the cast finally congeals at Kyle’s summer solstice party, Rachel is right up in there in the mix.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Backs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backs%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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