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The numbers behind the gut feeling The data bears out Blankfein’s instinct in striking detail.
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Each session of Congress bears out different circumstances and has different characteristics given the electoral reality of that session.
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As patterns become clear and predictable, the organization hardens them into deterministic rules.
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Practically overnight, Sylvia’s cozy attitude toward the girl hardens into coolness, impatience and neglect.
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Several days later, Naim witnesses the pastor’s kid being violently assaulted by an invisible presence.
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Walking in the historic center of the city—where motorbikes flash by on narrow streets, laundry hangs from balconies, and giant pennants of the city’s team are strung high overhead—one witnesses several devotional Maradona tableaux.
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Officials accused her in the letter of violating the university’s time, place and manner policy, which sets rules on free speech activities on campus.
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At issue was whether federal law sets a single Election Day that requires ballots to be both cast by voters and received by state officials.
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When the cast finally congeals at Kyle’s summer solstice party, Rachel is right up in there in the mix.
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“Backs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backs%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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