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Throughout the nearly monthlong trial, the family’s legal team sought to depict Jones as an out-of-control officer, whose recklessness and disregard for police practices had brought about the girl’s death.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026 -
Throughout the conflict, Xi has repeatedly called for peace and pledged to help developing countries weather the energy shortage brought about by the conflict.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Meanwhile, ordinary Russians have grappled with high inflation caused by military mobilizations and defense production as well as the Kremlin’s crackdown on internet access to restrict the flow of grim news on the economy and war.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The man was allegedly irate over an hourslong delay in Atlanta caused by a ground stop at the plane’s destination in Chicago, NBC Chicago reported.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Rosmarin said additional medical provisions and supplies were brought on board and that passengers were taking precautions like wearing masks and practicing social distancing.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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But a couple of years ago, Donaldson brought on an experienced CEO to help mature and structure his business.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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No one person has incited violence, created divisions and preached hatred more than the current resident of the White House.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Northern India already has some of the world’s most polluted air, created by a toxic mix of vehicle and industrial emissions, crop residue burning, and construction dust.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The level of activity and revenue generated by streaming assets has started to far outpace the coin generated from linear ad sales, affiliate fees and licensing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Read the full Aries Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This issue has effected several other manufacturers of other products.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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The all-electric Bentayga isn’t the only EV that has been effected by changes at Volkswagen Group.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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Protesters brought noisemakers that were permanently activated and left them in the gallery as they were escorted out.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Last year brought record air quality alerts amid a severe wildfire season in western Canada.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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By tossing a sinker down the middle of the plate, the left-hander induced an inning-ending groundout from the lefty-swinging Gunnar Henderson.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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The 29-year-old left-hander induced a double-play grounder from Jerar Encarnacion to end the threat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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“Contributed (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributed%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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