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These products can cause serious injury or death to young children who are climbing on the counter or crawling through the opening at the back.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
5 Aug. 2025 -
But having a lineup of bottles and jars on the counter looks a little untidy.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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But the body blows to Netanyahu’s reputation should not be underestimated.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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The leader of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed, Iranian state television reported, in a major body blow to Tehran’s governing theocracy and an immediate escalation of the nations’ long-simmering conflict.—
Jon Gambrell,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 2025
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The expiration of the enhanced subsidies will also deal a major blow to Covered Connecticut, a program that provides no-cost exchange plans to residents who make too much to qualify for Medicaid but still earn 175% or less than the federal poverty level.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Postal Savings Bank, established in 1911, softened the blow of the Great Depression for millions, before being killed by the big banks in 1967.—
Mark Dimondstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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That last note doesn’t mean Russell is completely off the hook.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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All fishing in Bella Vista, hook and line or bowfishing, is open only to Property Owners Association members and their guests.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Aug. 2025
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Tyler Rogers — one of the marquee relievers the Mets acquired before last week’s trade deadline — surrendered three hits in the seventh inning, including a two-out, go-ahead RBI single to Steven Kwan that proved to be the game-winner.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Eagleson gave up six hits; reliever Leah Michalowski, who came in in the fifth inning with two outs, allowed two hits and gave up two runs.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
6 Aug. 2025
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Even her claw clip brought a bit of a beachy vibe to Surrey's Brookwood Cemetery, despite the fake snow.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
8 Aug. 2025
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Complete with engaging animations and a superhero storyline, this 2-minute long clip has a lot to offer kids in terms of entertainment in a short window.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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Heart Disease and Stroke People who take birth control pills may be at a higher risk of having a stroke or heart attack.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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Jon Rahm nearly clinched victory at LIV Golf Chicago last weekend, falling just one stroke short in a three-man playoff against Dean Burmester.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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There's no belt drive; the 400 V hybrid system powers the air conditioning electrically now via its 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, and the water pump is integrated into the engine block.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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Sherrill’s massive but vulnerable belt is ideally matched for this material.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Counterblow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblow. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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