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Later, once a series of gory doings propels matters into prime horror territory, the movie takes an altogether different path, a supernatural one.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025 -
But the budget problem is not just Springfield’s doing.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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But there were problems with the roundabout location such as underground utilities that would complicate the move.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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When the screening was canceled and later pushed back to September without explanation, some film fans questioned the authorities' motives, wondering whether the move was intended to avoid a spat that could damage fragile ties between Beijing and Tokyo.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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In an article published through the National Institute of Justice, Brown and others interviewed former extremists in the United States, as well as their family and friends, to better understand the shift from participating in ideological debate to taking violent actions.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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That single shift—from speaking to listening—might be the catalyst for your next breakthrough as a leader.—
Heather Heefner,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sending a follow-up email that confirms everyone’s commitments and outlines next steps.—
Bihag Karnani,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Vrabel’s office, a few steps further ahead and through another doorway, is sized closer to a studio apartment.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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Breaking through as in independent act has never been tougher.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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The nostalgia has hit music as well, where TRL-era acts like Backstreet Boys, Nelly, the Goo Goo Dolls and Oasis are all enjoying successful residencies and summer tours.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Federal Communications Commission last year fined T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, saying the carriers illegally shared access to customers' location information without consent and did not take reasonable measures to protect that sensitive data against unauthorized disclosure.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
18 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, a police document detailing President Joe Biden's movements, including which streets would be closed and other security measures, were found in Belfast while the president was in Ireland.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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But behind the brand deals, designer outfits and elaborate costumes, the process was taking a toll.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Counsell pointed to Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates as an example of where the right process hasn’t converted into results for Tucker.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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After the mother was reported missing, her home and the immediate surrounding area were searched as part of standard procedure, Commander Rick Krakow of the Naperville Police Department tells PEOPLE.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Each task can be labor-intensive if done manually and will require clear policies, procedures and allocation of responsibilities.—
Madhu Nadig,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Counterstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterstep. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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