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Kosinski, who filmed actual F1 contests, scores on atmosphere but stages the races in a way that’s fragmentary and at times confusing, without giving us a clear enough picture of how each driver is trying to maneuver.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 June 2025 -
But while scientists have since identified other fragmentary remains, it’s never been enough to fully put a face to the name—despite the fact that Denisovans passed on some of their genes to modern day Melanesian people.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 June 2025
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The mission of many SEL programs reflects a view that instilling grade assessed knowledge is only a partial goal of education and that the classroom is the first opportunity for many students to interact with others of various backgrounds, beliefs and abilities.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Estimating the number of QAnon believers is difficult because many individuals do not openly identify with the movement, and those who do often hold a range of loosely connected or partial beliefs rather than adhering to a consistent or uniform ideology.—
Art Jipson,
The Conversation,
19 July 2025
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Instead of committing to a large sectional sofa or bulky chairs, this weather-resistant pouf is a fun alternative that also adds color and texture to backyards.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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The Patriot League All-Star was seventh in the South sectional tournament.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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La Isla Bonita parks up on Rose Ave (often at 4th & Rose), and has been a local institution since the 1980s.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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However, only 120 appear on Google Maps for the entire state, meaning finding the restrooms may require a bit more local insight.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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“Cross-sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-sectional. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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