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Verb
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Guests clapped as Howe, 63, smiled and ran over to hug her daughter.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026 -
One of our [armored vehicles] ran over him and killed him.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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This week, the dispute between The Deb actress Charlotte MacInnes and its director, Rebel Wilson, spilled into the Federal Court in Australia, and Jake has been tracking the story.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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The conversation also spilled into broader critiques of Costco's bakery, including questions about ingredient transparency.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Boiled over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boiled%20over. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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