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Noun
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As the Moon moves into Cancer, your attention shifts to spending, priorities, and the habits tied to both.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Our beliefs, attitudes and habits can either reinforce or challenge ageism.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With them came languages, customs, and beliefs.—
Adam Pourahmadi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Will there be customs clearance problems?—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Determined to keep a similar scenario from playing out again, organizations everywhere are rolling out new algorithms to replace RSA and elliptic curves.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
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Made of metal and hand-blown glass, this lamp is the place where angles meet curves — a timeless piece with a healthy dose of edge.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That variability also means that there is more room to find ways to save.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the fall, Williams expects to work with a new intern to help build upon this event and find new ways to bring together the older and younger generations.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Countercurrents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countercurrents. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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