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to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
the computer program ran much faster after it was debugged
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This balancing service corrects the weight distribution of the tire and reduces vibrations from the road while driving.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026 -
In a statement to the Free Press, attorneys said the settlement corrects the bathroom issue and more.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The bill amends the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, harmonizes tax and enforcement provisions, and clarifies how cannabis will be treated across state codes.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Until Verizon amends its complaint and the judge rules on the emergency request, there is no court directive preventing the association from moving forward with the rooftop work that Verizon says would interrupt wireless service in the area.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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The website rewrites the history of the day, describing the pro-Trump marchers as orderly and spirited while accusing Capitol Police of deliberately escalating tensions with their response.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, the fifth anniversary of the insurrection, the White House released an official webpage that rewrites the day’s history.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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But again, even if FDA reforms its work here, states should still be allowed to take additional steps above a federal floor.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Debugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debugs. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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