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Recent research from the Boston Fed bears out a February analysis from Moody’s Analytics that found that the top 10% of earners – households making about $250,000 a year or more – account for one-half of all spending.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
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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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Another team hardens those that show promise, building in compliance and integration from the beginning.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 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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At a remote gay cruising beach, Franck (Pierre Deladonchamps) witnesses a mustachioed stud drown another man from a distance.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 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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After two late-’80s albums peaked in the teens, all of its half-dozen studios sets from 1991’s Roll the Bones through 2012 swan song Clockwork Angels hit the top 10.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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What sets Arturo apart is the balance of technical skill and human understanding.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Backs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backs%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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