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The memorandum was cosigned by Vernadsky’s younger colleague Vitalii Khlopin, who had taken over the directorship of the Radium Institute from Vernadsky in 1939.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025 -
In 1984, Dohnányi took over the music directorship of the Cleveland Orchestra, which, since the time of George Szell, has had the reputation of being the most sonically impeccable of American ensembles.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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These chapters exist under the headship of the National Students for Justice in Palestine, who distributed a toolkit identifying themselves as part of the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.—
Jeremiah Poff,
Washington Examiner,
24 Oct. 2023
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If people question the absolute infallibility of scripture, perhaps favoring a more literary or historical approach, then the case for male headship collapses.—
Audrey Clare Farley,
The New Republic,
3 Jan. 2022
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The 12 main galleries trace Egypt's history from prehistory through the Greco-Roman era, exploring themes of society, kingship and belief.—
Ayat Al-Tawy,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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While waving away the responsibilities of kingship, Shrek can’t escape the responsibilities of fatherhood, as Fiona’s pregnant.—
Skyler Trepel September 1,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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An Enquirer analysis of government data shows that payments Archdeacon received from the company increased in tandem with his rise through the ranks of hospital leadership, from UC Medical Center’s chief of staff, to orthopedic surgery chair, to CEO of UC Physicians in 2021.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Anita Surendran Entertainment attorney, partner, and co-chair of Granderson Des Rochers’ Film and Television Practice.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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The details of the Mag Bay 43 were noteworthy, including the flawless stainless steel, 75-gallon bait tank (which looked like an aquarium on the stern) and two tiers of three seats with mahogany frames near the helm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nearly six months after its release, the duo have zeroed in on a new project to direct, and are in talks to helm Long Lost, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Supreme Court granted the president broad immunity for official acts committed during his presidency.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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At the time, some human rights experts voiced concerns that his presidency risked backsliding on the democratic gains made since Suharto’s authoritarian regime.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Chieftainship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chieftainship. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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