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Njoki claims African fighters were deliberately exposed in dangerous situations as bait for Ukrainian drones.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026 -
They were deliberately constructed to justify enslavement, land theft and unequal treatment under the law.—
Rosalind Osgood,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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The show has dipped its toe hesitantly into matters of equity and social stratification this season with mixed results.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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As Garfield hesitantly moves forward with his campaign, he is forced to align with Chester Arthur (Nick Offerman), who unexpectedly becomes his running mate, and with the domineering but highly influential Senator Roscoe Conkling (Shea Whigham).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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One of these, which was tentatively explored, The Athletic can reveal, was Everton midfielder James Garner.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The second talks were originally tentatively scheduled to take place on Sunday, although Zelensky warned days earlier that they could be postponed amid the developing situation between the US and Iran.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Circumspectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumspectly. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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