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Data bears out that description.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025 -
Idaho could be in for more rain and snow than normal in late 2025 and early 2026, if the Climate Prediction Center outlook bears out.—
Sara Schilling,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Oct. 2025
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With Ciri missing and Vilgefortz still at large, Yennefer’s ambition hardens into purpose.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The confession struck him as both raw and deeply tragic, a glimpse of how ambition hardens into captivity.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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During the riots, Hamida witnesses a girl paraded naked on the streets.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Yoo will play the role of a police inspector who witnesses the incident.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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The crew sets sail to the North Pole and Anderson scolds his crew to be more focused.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Nov. 2025
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Disney The Destiny sets sail at a time of rapid growth at the Walt Disney Company’s experiences division, which includes its theme parks, resorts and cruise line.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Backs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backs%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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