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That determination is sent back to the device, which inflates or deflates balloons with air to assist in raising or lowering the arm.—
Mack DeGeurin Aug 21,
Popular Science,
21 Aug. 2025
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And the alloy wheels are an inch smaller, which increases the range to 288 miles (464 km).—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every decision either increases your freedom or decreases it.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Anything that perturbs or enlarges the prostate could in theory increase PSA levels.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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With the new format the page jumps forward or back for no reason, the page only enlarges a little, and where’s the editorial cartoon?—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Either way, what a great result that expands theatrical audiences.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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While Quark primarily operates in the polar regions, the company expands to subpolar destinations during the shoulder seasons, before the fleet repositions to the other side of the globe.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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Leaders must pair intelligence with intention, ensuring AI augments humanity, not replaces it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The companies building them are laying the groundwork for a future that’s more efficient and more resilient — and, if developed thoughtfully, one that augments work without losing the critical role people play.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Coaching accelerates trust, sharpens skills, and keeps teams engaged even when separated by time zones and thousands of miles.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The missile’s low-G launch from the cannon avoids the need for hardened components, while a rocket motor accelerates it to low supersonic speeds.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Each October, when the river swells with rainwater, workers pause, move their tools and wares away, and only return once the waters recede.—
Faye Bradley,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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The difference between a story that swells into something bigger than the writer or collapses when the pen is no longer in their hand.—
Ken Polk,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Silence creates speculation, and speculation multiplies anxiety.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Players can add the Power Play option for an extra dollar, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Dilates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilates. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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