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The last few years have brought about a financial revolution in the business of college sports – especially football and basketball.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025 -
But the film’s pulse-pounding excitement is merely a feint to suggest how the rush for vengeance — no matter how justified — only brings about more killing, dragging down honorable intentions and leaving blood on everyone’s hands.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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Nine of the patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a rare condition caused by a certain type of E. coli bacteria, according to a news release from the local prefect's office on Wednesday.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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The system works by stopping micro-inflammation, which disrupts the hair’s growth cycle, stopping new growth in its tracks and is easily caused by hormones, stress and genetic disposition.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Agnes’s affect, which can be blunt, hyper-literal, and emotionally flat, draws on a spectrum-y aesthetic that’s popular online.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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The documentary draws on 40 hours of interviews with Reubens, who initiated the documentary while secretly battling cancer.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Subscribers can stream on up to three devices simultaneously, create up to 10 profiles and save unlimited live or future shows for up to one year.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Rather than going for conventional boardroom-style ties, Falk is looking at creating ties from materials like lace, pearls, and leather.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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TikTok users can't get enough of the sweet video, which has generated over 52,200 views and more than 10,400 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Hartford Courant This course each year generates discussion on its degree of difficulty.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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The levels of perspective framework developed by Dr. Daniel Kim, who's an advisor for my company, brings mental models to the surface for alignment so that organizations can create the right systemic structures.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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Two teammates would one-up him over the ensuing couple of days, producing a pair of shutouts against the Royals.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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For example, earlier this year, Moderna announced its move to merge technology and HR into a single function under the CIO office to align with changes brought on by AI technology.—
Peter Beven,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Thinking about ridding your body of excess cortisol suggests an unwanted accumulation of stress, brought on by professional pressures, your personal life, or difficult situations beyond your control.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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“Contribute (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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