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As an officer approaches the women, Flanagan requests him to turn off his body camera.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025 -
The Block Island Ferry approaches a Rhode Island harbor on a bright day with a calm sea.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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ThisWayUp focuses on reducing stigma through open dialogue and sharing trusted information.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The assortment focuses on three bold capsule collections co-created over the past year with contemporary artists Derrick Adams, David Shrigley and Hattie Stewart.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Others argue that over the long term sustainability at the system level converges with sustainable value creation.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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But debate has been pointed on even slight changes in wording as the City Council nears a final vote on the plan.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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As the final decision nears, the past returns, putting love, trust, and up to $500,000 on the line.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Closes in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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