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The Mayor, after arriving with his chief of staff and first deputy mayor, zipped off a pair of ankle boots and joined the men on the floor.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026 -
Now there is a new name to add to the list and one who is making his mark in a second sport at an age when most top players have long hung up their boots and bats.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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The firings come on top of huge cuts to the NSF’s budget and the loss of more than 30% of NSF staff since January 2025.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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Critics say the problem has only been compounded by a raft of cuts and firings and by the broader disruption brought by Kennedy’s health policies.—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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After finishing 31st in sacks (26) and dead last in turnover margin last season (four), the Jets need immediate production from Bailey during his rookie campaign.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Ayangbile, who is listed at 6-2 and 265 pounds, had 50 tackles, eight tackles for loss and three sacks last season at Langham Creek High in Houston, Texas.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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“Bum's rushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rushes. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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