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Psychedelics are famously associated with the hippie counter-culture of the radical ‘60s, but in recent years, their fast-acting effects are being taken more seriously in mainstream medicine.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
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Mahmood said the suspect was not known to security services, counter-terror police or the Home Office’s Prevent program, a central plank of Britain’s strategy to combat terrorism.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The tariff hike provoked an immediate outcry in the U.K., with the country's beleaguered steel industry already suffering a number of body blows, including steelworks closures leading to thousands of job losses, and U.S. tariffs of 25% on steel exports to the States.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Most of the industry seems to view the measure as a body blow that will hurt tech companies’ ability to hire the best talent.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Michael Owens / Getty Images A struggling Chicago Bears defense was dealt another blow Monday with news that defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo tore his Achilles and is going to miss the rest of the season.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The rain came down sideways, the temperature dipped from the 50s to the 40s, and Inter Miami’s playoff hopes took a big blow on Saturday night as Lionel Messi and his teammates lost 2-1 on the road to Nashville SC.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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Prior to getting his first writing room break on Run, Cawsey wrote and starred in the webseries Right Now about a gay hook-ups, again inspired by his own experiences.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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The two halves of the hook move independently, enabling the device to knit or purl depending on which part picks up the first loop.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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It’s been a huge hit with my guests, and right now, Prime members can add it to their carts for just $40.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Clement was a menace, leading the postseason in hits and doubles while striking out only twice.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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In the end, McGovern included clips from early morning airport chaos, rain on the Hawaiian beaches, the aftermath of a bloody lip and plenty of screaming and crying.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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My standout favorite is the Duet Saffiano Leather Small Crossbody, which comes with an extra pouch that clips onto the main bag.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the horizontal stroke expands dramatically as AI enables professionals to contribute meaningfully beyond their core expertise.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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The next month, Smith’s beloved brother, Todd, had a stroke while wrapping Christmas presents and died.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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O’Connell said the inspector found more than 20 belts on the Mamba did not lock as required.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Godard has some shorts under his belt.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Counterblow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblow. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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