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Noun
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The state constitution required new districts before the 2026 election, because Republicans had approved the prior map without sufficient Democratic support after the last census.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026 -
Both were passed during the 2025 legislative session Fort Worth and the 28 other districts under investigation must provide proof that their school boards have voted on the prayer time and produce documents regarding the display of the Ten Commandments.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Most surviving enclaves are too small to shade on this map; they can only be circled.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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Some mayors and council members who represent wealthy enclaves think that affordable housing doesn’t belong in their city limits.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Later, the Measure M half-cent sales tax, which passed in 2016, plus federal dollars, funded the remaining sections.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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It’s considered one of the most difficult and trickiest sections of the climb to the peak.—
Binaj Gurubacharya,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Despite the downturn, some homeowners remain optimistic that desirable neighborhoods within Oakland will continue to attract buyers.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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But DeSantis’ office intentionally broke up Black neighborhoods in District 20 as a justification for redrawing surrounding districts in a way that favors Republicans.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Appliances, coils and range hoods The kitchen concentrates several of the most common fire hazard hotspots.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Range hoods and kitchen exhaust filters Grease that builds up inside range hoods and metal exhaust filters is highly flammable.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Beckman sophomore Audrey Fan scored twice, with goals to begin the second and fourth quarters.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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This comes after a year of confusion and doubt in some quarters over the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, and 30-year-high measles numbers across the country.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Barrios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrios. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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