1
as in lines up
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as in recruits
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In an attempt to regain her powers, Lucia accidentally summons a cosmic entity known as Altair.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026 -
Chief to its success is a powerhouse performance by Yana Radeva, who summons the spirit of Gena Rowlands in Gloria as a woman determined not to be defined by men.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Curtis plays Violet Olvido, a journalist who begins investigating a string of killings linked to a shadowy international outsourcing company that recruits remote workers across the Philippines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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According to an article in Nature Reviews Psychology, seeing others in pain often recruits the same brain systems as feeling pain ourselves, and can be distressing, especially for highly empathetic people.—
Michele Promaulayko,
Allure,
17 June 2026
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Her leadership convenes cross-sector stakeholders to scale high-impact models that expand opportunity — particularly for emerging institutions and underserved communities.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Lawmakers are expected to begin work when the special session convenes on June 17 at the Georgia State Capitol.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Encouraged by Lisa, Marge enrolls in a painting class at Springfield Community College and ends up winning the college art show.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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According to the college’s most recent figures, Lake Forest College enrolls more than 1,800 students from 43 states and 114 countries.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Currently, Dunn volunteers for IMA full time.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Cathy Welsh, a community member who volunteers within the district, said it's become apparent to her that Maluchnik may be engaged in a pattern of behavior.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Calls (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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