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Overall, the rate of death seven days after mRNA vaccinations has been lower than the background rates among the general population for the most common causes of death — such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.—
Michael A. Hiltzik,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025 -
Hypertension is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke, affecting millions of people across the UK and globally.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Trowbridge's is a charming blast from the past, from the vinyl counter seats to the old-fashioned milkshakes, to the homemade chili and chicken and dumplings.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Boxes of 45s, some with protective sleeves and many without, line the floor near the counter where Doug Snyder sits on the left side of the store.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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The teams began trading big-time, tough layups as the game entered a punch, counterpunch rhythm down the stretch.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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In the 1990s, heroin chic surged in popularity as women flooded law schools, boardrooms, and newsrooms in record numbers — a visual counterpunch to female ambition.—
Anne Marie Chaker,
Time,
18 June 2025
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The Senate parliamentarian's guidance has delivered several blows to key GOP provisions, including an effort to exclude undocumented immigrants from receiving Medicaid benefits and a plan to lower provider taxes, which states use to help fund their portion of Medicaid costs.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Carlos Narvaez delivered the haymaker with a three-run home run against his former team to put Boston on top, and Jarren Duran extended the lead to 7-3 with his two-run single.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2025
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The Edmonton Oilers landed a haymaker early in Game 4 and never let the Vegas Golden Knights off the mat.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The message landed with a thud among prominent conservatives on social media.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
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In the footage, the wooden wall can be seen falling forward with a thud, while two vertical cables hang behind, apparently slack.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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The two astronauts, working inside the European Columbus Laboratory, used an ultrasound device to monitor the effectiveness of the cuff.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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Picture gold wreaths, arm cuffs, flowy hair, and earthy-toned swimwear that exudes strength and beauty.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The former included crystals and shells and animal pelts.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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That same weight in coyote, lynx, and fox traps will take a far more valuable harvest of pelts.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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“Counterstroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterstroke. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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