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Addario’s husband asks her to read a bedtime story to their young son.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Their case, which is being argued by the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia and Mountain State Justice, asks the court to force the Department of Health to follow the state code.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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As Tetyana weeps, the soldier gently admonishes her fuss.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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This begs the question of who the agencies believe will step in to pony up $18 billion in new capital to fund the ongoing operations of the 100 gw of coal plants Sec.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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One fateful night, while lamenting her responsibilities, Sarah begs the Goblin King to take her brother away.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Turner regrets being online after joining Game of Thrones as a teenager.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
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Israel deeply regrets the tragic mishap that occurred today at the Nasser Hospital in Gaza.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Aug. 2025
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That part of my practice involves a mix of legal strategy, negotiation and creative problem-solving, which makes every case unique and keeps the work engaging.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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One possible explanation involves the body’s circadian rhythm (or 24-hour clock), which plays a role in bone health, Lane said.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Cries (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cries%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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