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Noun
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026 -
So far this year, there have been 1,085 wildfires in California and no fatalities.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Iranian state media have put the death toll at 168 or higher, but Ebrahim Taheri, the prosecutor of Minab, provided a breakdown of the 156 casualties local authorities counted.—
Zohreh Saberi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The statement did not identify the vessel or confirm whether the drones had made impact, but said there were no immediate reports of casualties on board.—
May 4,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The check was requested by a relative after friends and family had not heard from the victims, officials said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Jones is also charged with possession of a firearm with prior violent convictions and some of his current felony charges carry enhancements related to using a firearm, as well as causing great bodily injury to one of the victims, the DA's Office said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Until late in the season, Indiana had more losses than any other program in college football history.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Laurel won’t have a Triple Crown contender to offset losses.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
Noun
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His robust jaw muscles gave him an advantage at snapping at large prey.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Having both metals arranged in this way turns the stinger into a biological spear capable of punching through tough hides or exoskeletons of prey.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Ella Baker, Septima Clark, these are extraordinary women who today the Supreme Court has dishonored their legacy and their sacrifices.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Victory Day celebrations mark WWII sacrifices Putin has used Victory Day celebrations to encourage national pride and underline Russia's position as a global power.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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“Collateral damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral%20damages. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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