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This watch has a brown leather strap with off-white stitching and a striking green matte finish dial, complemented by a seconds’ counter at the 9 o’clock position and a red hand.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
Unlike the others, which are built more for smartphones and desktops, Amazon is clearly trying to lock in its place on the kitchen counter with Alexa+.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The 45% hike in the city’s current citywide minimum wage of $17.25 an hour would be a body blow to many employers — and the ongoing trash fee debacle shows no one should trust City Hall to be competent in crafting and executing any major policy.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The big body blow for the ECB, BCCI and cricket’s global appeal has already been delivered with the consecutive retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli earlier in the month.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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If approved, the cuts would served a devastating blow to the U.N., which is already struggling as other governments also cut contributions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Her relationship may have been seen as the ideal outcome of inner work, so its collapse may have felt disappointing, like a blow to their healing process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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That doesn’t let Cease (1-4, 4.66) off the hook or make his lack of dominance any less concerning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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After drying, store it with both ends hanging from a wall hook to allow for air circulation and prevent mold and mildew growth.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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When the pandemic hit, the export-heavy industry was wracked with supply chain snarls.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Both those numbers have taken a hit with the Dodgers scoring one or fewer runs in three of their last four games, dropping their average to .232 in June.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The video contains audio of passengers shouting each other's names and one of them asking for a speaker, with dance music heard playing later on in the clip.—
Cameron Schoppa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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In some rare and severe cases, the parasites have caused strokes or heart attacks.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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No war has been launched by gunfire or a stroke of the blade alone.—
Ocean Vuong
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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Discount stores such as Dollar General tend to gain during periods of economic strain as shoppers tighten their belts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Spencer Platt | Getty Images More meals at home could mean people are eating out less, showing Americans tightening their belts.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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“Counterblow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblow. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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