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Verb
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Unfortunately, last year, California decided to reverse decades of obesity treatment coverage by discontinuing Medi-Cal coverage of GLP-1s when used solely for weight management.—
Latisa S Carson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026 -
Charlotte previously operated a red-light camera program before discontinuing it in 2006.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Verb
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That all sounds like a pretty good complement to Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond, basically keeping the elements that worked with Emmitt Finnie in that spot but upping the finishing ability.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Despite last year’s poor start, Adames ended up finishing the season worth +5 outs above average, which ranked in the 89th percentile.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Key indicators include clients engaging more with competitors, ceasing to credit your work in their successes, and offering delayed or forced responses to communications.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The Pennsylvania Democrat is unbowed by the intraparty criticism of his votes against ceasing the war — a position that last week proved decisive.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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And Miller has been struggling with a black issues this year, halting his development.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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She’s done the same by halting automatic contributions to her retirement, canceling doctor’s appointments and cutting grocery items.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
Verb
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One change approved this year removes a requirement that hospitals apply for state approval before terminating a service.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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Without mifepristone, misoprostol is just as safe but slightly less effective at terminating a pregnancy.—
Christine Henneberg,
STAT,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Require employees to evaluate counter-arguments and alternative perspectives before concluding.—
Chris Rosenberg,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The parade began at the Davie Fire Administration building, moving east along Orange Drive before concluding at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.—
Scott Luxor,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Pittman and Bernard profile as good separators too, which should suit Rodgers' tendency to rely on the quick passing game to move the chains.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Regardless of whether the topic is something small — a story from work, a passing thought, a joke — or something dire to the health of your relationship, the same principle should always apply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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