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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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This condition causes fat to build up around the belly and upper back.—
Stella Bard,
Health,
27 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Rodriguez drew on her own experience as a 9-year-old child in a YMCA program called Indian Princesses.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Lily Rose Murphy draws on British naval discipline and tradition, reimagining classic maritime uniform elements through a bold, modern lens.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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To the frustration of many fans, the former UConn guard—the 30th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft—was cut after two preseason games, showing the conundrum that current roster limits create for player development.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
20 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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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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The athletics department has been generating revenue through various means, including the establishment of the Competitive Success Fund.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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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America keeps producing more effectively and efficiently: This is progress, growth and prosperity.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Shildt also knows that the biggest issue creating the team’s biggest issue is that on more nights than not, the top four hitters in the lineup have not been able to produce at the level the team needs them to.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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 1 Jul. 2025.
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