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But apart from a few good counter-attacks early on, Spurs struggled to get a foothold in the game, or to stem the flow when Sunderland took control.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026 -
The first is a nod to Zao’s assembly-line counter setup, which is similar to the build-your-own concept used by Chipotle Mexican Grill.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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This time, the Blackhawks put up a spirited fight, but couldn’t deliver the body blow to San Jose’s chances, falling 3-2 in a free-flowing and fun showdown between two of the league’s youngest teams.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The image of Pages making the catch, as Kiké Hernandez absorbs a body blow, is already seared into Dodgers lore.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sheehan managed to keep the Rockies from landing the big blow.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Senate’s quick passage of the 10-day patch was starkly different than the House’s rare overnight session, during which House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was dealt two consecutive blows.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
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These invoices — hours logged, money paid — represent one of the only available avenues to evaluate how well the Chicago Department of Law is vetting massive bills for which taxpayers ultimately are on the hook.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bright red and round, with a hook-like stalk, the peppers hang like beads from each plant.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bednar tallied his second loss of the season after allowing three hits, two runs (one earned) and a walk in the bottom of that frame.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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That show was a hit with everyone, but especially in my circles.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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At Alabama, his coaches would show him clips of McVay’s offense.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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So instead, Kimmel presented his own schtick, appearing on a mock set at the Washington Hilton with clips of the president and others in the crowd, some looking none too happy.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Research over the past decade has shown frequent users of potent marijuana are at risk for strokes, heart attacks, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure and myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the heart muscle.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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The habit can also increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, as well as exposure to harmful heavy metals.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Host Rich Eisen now has 20 NFL Drafts under his belt.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though the group was thriving professionally, the reality behind closed doors was different — in 2003, Michael claimed that Joseph was emotionally and physically abusive and forced his sons to practice their routines with a belt in hand.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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