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as in stalking horses
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as in long shots
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The gaming division has been squeezed by competitors such as PlayStation and Nintendo, whose Switch consoles are some of the most popular on the market (PlayStation 5 also dominates).—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
9 June 2026 -
The downside is that base plans cost more than most competitors.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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But Wembanyama made other costly crunch-time plays leading into that moment.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Scary Movie, the latest entry in the beloved horror parody franchise, is overloaded with riffs, digs, plays, and puns on modern cinema.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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The Rams are currently the favorites to win the Super Bowl, regardless of what your favorite book is.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Offering trend-forward styles for both men and women, this assortment includes year-round favorites designed for all-day comfort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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United by a Love of Food and Cooking While keeping track of 100 contestants may seem like a lot, there will be plenty for the viewers at home to root for and relate to.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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Higgins was among the first contestants announced for Dancing with the Stars' 35th season alongside Summer House star Ciara Miller.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Defining The Next Wave Of Winners The companies best positioned to build this infrastructure will be a mix of specialist new entrants and existing fintech and insurance players who recognize space as the next addressable market for their core capabilities.—
Nigel Morris,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The technology is also lowering barriers for new entrants.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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For the first time in quite a while, the western and eastern Europe qualifiers have been merged into one super qualifier, featuring top teams from both regions.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The eighth annual family-friendly parade featured a Sunday lineup of 100 parade entries.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The SpotOn Nova Edition GPS dog collar is one of the latest entries in this growing category, promising to give dogs more freedom while helping owners maintain control and safety.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Morgan and Tilis have other potential extensions to sort out over the next few months, as cornerback Mike Jackson and quarterback Bryce Young are among potential candidates for new deals.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Despite differing views on candidates and issues, voters interviewed at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center agreed on the importance of participating in the democratic process.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Dark horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20horses. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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