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In 2016, as the Commonwealth moved to censure the Maldives, New Delhi provided diplomatic cover by making the case for engagement over sanctions and supporting the Maldives’ preemptive withdrawal from the organization.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
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Although timber remains the primary long-term commercial value, growing improved varieties for both nuts and timber is considered potentially highly profitable, provided there is a long-term perspective and proper tree management.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Indianapolis International Airport averages about 143 commercial flights a day in November, according to data supplied by the airport.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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The peaches were used to make the salsas produced by both manufacturers and supplied to Kroger locations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The equipment was put to use in an overnight raid in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, when agents clad in tactical gear rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter and burst through the windows of an apartment building to pull families from their homes.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The rooms tout a contemporary Southwestern aesthetic, clad in terra-cotta orange with wood floors, while the 1,500-square-foot cottages feature two bedrooms, living rooms, and full kitchens and dining areas.—
Matt Kirouac,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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The vehicle can also launch drones equipped with thermal cameras to monitor larger areas or assist in active incidents.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The sprawling Jax Film Studios – located in the heart of Riyadh – are now equipped with a virtual production stage designed by prominent VFX outfit Pixomondo and equipped with Sony’s latest Verona LED screen technology.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Earlier this year, the Scottish government awarded funding to GGI that will be used to mentor 25 young African climate leaders through a year-long fellowship program.—
Erin McMullen,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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His work has been awarded the National Magazine Award, the Nelson Algren Award, and a literature fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Conferred (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferred%20%28on%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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