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That shuts out about 70 percent of the middle class, not to mention all of those households who earn less than $53,000.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Its dual processors and eight microphones power noise cancelation that shuts out nearly everything, while the 30mm drivers deliver balanced, detailed sound.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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The passed by Republicans last month axes the credits for projects that don’t begin producing electricity by 2028.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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Back in a hotel room on Fifth Avenue, Goldberg-Polin removes her jacket and sits down on a couch to speak with a reporter.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Oviedo defense sacks Noah Grubbs on back to back plays to end the first half.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Loyola-Chicago icon Sister Jean retires as basketball chaplain at age 106.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, a new study by the University of Edinburgh in Scotland has found that the mental health benefits of retirement aren’t guaranteed to everyone who retires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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Notably, the facilities at the summit are closed from late October through the beginning of May; during this time of year, the train terminates at Waumbek Station, which sits at 4,000 feet.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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There is a single two-lane road into and out of Black Rock City, which terminates at the Burning Man gate.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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There was a noticeable gap between Ocean dropping his studio debut Channel Orange in 2012 and his 2016 album releases Endless and Blonde — and fans noticed.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Magnolia owns worldwide rights and releases the film through 2929, which produced the original film with Participant.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Defenestrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defenestrates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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