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In the 1800s, for example, the German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel used the term Zeitgeist—the spirit of times—to refer to such ubiquitous and overlapping influences that operate across both macro and micro levels.—
Maria Balaska,
Time,
20 Dec. 2025
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But faculty say the fields are broad, intersecting with health, disability studies, literature, education, information studies and public policy.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Adapting and expanding upon a lean Don Winslow novella, Layton adds many sometimes unnecessarily complex ingredients to the pot, with characters intersecting and allegiances and motivations often contradicting one another.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2026
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That's partly because there is no widespread consensus on what constitutes social media addiction and whether underlying mental health issues contribute to problematic use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Walker asked Gaskill how the amendment is germane to the underlying bill, which establishes rules for when election officials can scan early voting ballots.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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In labor circles, crossing a picket line, even that of another labor organization, represents a choice not to honor the position of striking workers and to potentially compromise their cause.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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What followed was like a ping-pong ball crossing back and forth over the net, representing lawsuits and countersuits between deed holders and non-holders.—
Dave Lieber
Feb. 25,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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For the quintessential Glacier National Park visit, take the Going-to-the-Sun Road for 50 miles of stunning vistas, bisecting the east and west sides of the park.—
Giovanna Caravetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Valley Fair, located on Stevens Creek Boulevard, sits both in San Jose and Santa Clara, with the city border bisecting the property.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Crisscrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisscrossing. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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