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But Musk would get those shares only if the value of Tesla stock increases significantly in coming years.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025 -
But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Instead of a traditional bedroom, Australian designer Tiny Tect Tiny Houses maximizes flexibility with a Murphy style folding bed that allows the space to be adapted for different needs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
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Students, along with their parents, anticipate a productive year that maximizes the potential of these students to optimize their futures.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Leonnig will serve as MSNBC’s senior investigative correspondent as the network builds up its news division in advance of its split from Comcast and sister network NBC News.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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In fact, in occupations or roles where AI augments tasks, entry-level employment remained stable or even grew.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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When his game starts to go downhill, Tashi ups the stakes by setting him up in a low-level challenger match against Patrick (Josh O'Connor) — his old best friend and her ex-boyfriend.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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This is especially true of the dazzling Mulliner variant, which ups the glamour with bespoke details and loads of premium materials.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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This consistent, on-demand support enhances employee satisfaction and accelerates return-to-work rates.—
Anant Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Maybe a romance accelerates or ends suddenly.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
31 Aug. 2025
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Lack of Profits Is a Significant Competitive Disadvantage Klarna’s low profitability compounds the challenges listed above.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The climate crisis and consolidation of seed production under a few large corporations compounds the problem, upending farmers’ ability to grow food.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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But if this blows up in Utah’s face in two or three years … oy.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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When Yung Felon’s identity is revealed, his music blows up with billions of streams, and new fans flock to support him despite his heinous crimes.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Bumps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumps%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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