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Noun
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One of her top tips for parents of children who have hearing impairments or noise sensitivities is to invest in energy-efficient appliances.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Several people were hospitalized after a car slammed into the rear of another vehicle in front of the Aura nightclub in Kansas City’s midtown, and police suspect impairment was a factor, a police spokeswoman said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and older, or have a qualifying disability.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Located on 158 scenic acres along the shores of Lake Eliza in Valparaiso, Camp Lakeside is an inclusive summer day camp where school-aged children with disabilities and their neurotypical peers come together for eight weeks of adventure in a safe, structured space.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Reporters here and across the nation routinely request public records to illuminate systemic failings, abuse and corruption across all levels of government.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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The narrators have soft spots for various failings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That's a break from the typical relationship that has tied elevated energy costs to market weakness since the Iran war broke out.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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In another post, Newsom said dyslexia isn't a weakness, but a strength.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rule has also drawn criticism for its similarity to MLS’ Designated Player Rule, with some believing a regulation that only increases pay for the most elite players is a detriment to roster-building.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, the current mayor has resorted to race-baiting, further dividing the city, and has pursued a socialist agenda to Chicago’s detriment and its taxpayers.—
Juan Rangel,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Xcel Energy Colorado's Andrew Holder, director of community relations and local government affairs, explained that devices known as re-closers trip when there are power line faults.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Traditional mechanical breakers take milliseconds to interrupt a fault, a brief but dangerous window where an arc flash, or dangerous, high-temperature electrical explosion, can occur.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Defectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defectiveness. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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