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This is proof that sometimes divine intervention-like occurrences can happen, occurring purely via the Grace of God.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026 -
Valdez’s ejection was the latest in a series of questionable occurrences throughout his career, including a situation last season when Valdez, then with the Houston Astros, crossed up catcher César Salazar, prompting speculation about whether the pitch was thrown with malicious intent.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers invasive species, space phenomena, scientific studies, natural disasters and trending news.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Gonzalo Javier Santile Rare Astronomical Events Captured Beyond dramatic landscapes, the 2026 collection also showcases remarkable astronomical and natural phenomena.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Some people argue that enforcement becomes necessary when encampments grow large or long-term, especially when safety concerns, sanitation issues, or violent incidents arise.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The Tribune has reported on several incidents involving recreational boaters on Lake Michigan and nearby waterways, underscoring the importance of preparedness and safety awareness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The aesthetic is going to go a lot of different places across Season 8, too, including two episodes in the round and the finale, which Badner wouldn’t dare spoil but is proud of the wonderful collaboration between the production design, camera, and lighting teams.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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For one of his final episodes, Stephen Colbert paid tribute to some of the worst ideas the late-night show has had, including dressing Michael Keaton up as a pigeon.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
Noun
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That kind of overlap across two major rankings signals these aren’t flukes.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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From a human perspective, whales are born backwards, emerging flukes first.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After the first class presented it to Fasano, students made sure the story would continue by leaving empty pages for future classes to fill.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Eight of the ten pages were double-sided, while the first and last pages were filled with wax on one side.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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“Co-occurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-occurrences. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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