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The exchanges highlighted the political dynamics emerging ahead of the June 2 primary, where only two top finishers will advance to a November runoff.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026 -
The sophomore, who has started every game this season while emerging as a reliable stopper for the Buffs’ dominant defense, says that conversations with Elliott Whidden after the ASU loss catapulted her to more consistency in 2026.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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People who know Key West's history a bit and have done some research before arriving.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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However, the virus is endemic in some areas of the country and Argentine authorities have found the couple, after arriving in Argentina on November 27, crossed back and forth over the border with neighboring Chile on several occasions before joining the cruise.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The legislation would cut red tape while mostly banning large institutional investors from competing with traditional buyers for existing single-family homes.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Charlotte already has more than a dozen existing data centers, mostly small-scale operations.—
TERRY ROUECHE,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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The family was still living amid plastic sheeting when, in September, the federal government shut down for a record forty-three days, and Plumb, who was considered an essential worker, did her job without pay.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Pickup is available, or delivery can be arranged for those living within 10 miles of Emmy Lou’s.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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An 11-pound girl in Alabama stopped breathing for 20 seconds at a time.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Virginia Republicans are breathing a sigh of relief Friday after the state Supreme Court blocked the new congressional map approved by voters last month.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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“Coming on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20on. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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