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The massive popular revolt against the 2021 coup, particularly among young people who had thrived during the previous decade, demonstrates that that strategy in fact succeeded, if at enormous cost, as the Myanmar military appears incapable now of reasserting its control nationwide.—
Derek Mitchell,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Could President Yoon have succeeded?—
Cressida Leyshon,
The New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2024
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Ten years ago, Kris Bryant delivered a monster spring training for the Chicago Cubs at 23 years old.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Caught on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught%20on. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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