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Noun
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This work must be guided by those on the front lines — organizations like NYLAG, which has helped homeowners navigate the trauma and complexity of deed theft.—
Darlene Mealy,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026 -
Suppliers, in turn, must engage directly with workers on the front lines of the issue.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the century-plus since its grounds were largely closed to the public, dozens of events are evidence that even the White House complex is not impervious to intrusion.—
Meg Kinnard,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The construction of the $400-million ballroom on the White House grounds has come under searing scrutiny.—
Ana Ceballos
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Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Battle lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battle%20lines. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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