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a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
the guard demanded the countersign
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Over the next year, expect to see a few more invasive BCI companies launch similar clinical trials with the goal of translating mental activity into spoken words.
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The war-weariness in Sadeq’s words reflects the exhaustion felt throughout Lebanon, but especially among the Shiites who form a third of its 6 million residents.
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Schlossberg was endorsed by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the 86-year-old Democratic icon who met Schlossberg’s grandfather.
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The democratic socialist endorsed in three competitive House primary matchups, breaking with Democratic leaders by supporting leftist candidates who were unafraid to criticize Israel and push for ambitious economic policies.
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Sylvia added that the department has changed its X account password and is continuing to investigate the incident.
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Lock Down Your Phone in 30 Minutes Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data.
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The discussions at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock marked the first negotiations since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to end their conflict and extend a shaky ceasefire for at least 60 days.
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In 1643, Connecticut signed one of the first laws requiring local officials to assist in capturing enslaved runaways.
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The southeastern part of the state has some nice topography, Billingsley reminds, and Picture Canyon, a mile past the Picture Canyon sign on Forest Service Road 533, is a gorgeous destination tucked inside Colorado’s Comanche National Grassland.
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One exemption is the cupholders — there is a MetLife sign on every single one across the 80,000-seater stadium.
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But the time on the ball hasn't yielded too many chances as Spain has only registered one shot.
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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.
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Lucky Brand’s 410 model has gone on sale — all the more reason to cosign its deep indigo wash, contrast stitching, mid-rise waist, and subtle slouch.
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Put another way, its parents need to cosign its lease.
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“Countersign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersign. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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