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Because Wiseman wasn't part of NASA's original Artemis cadre when he was chosen for Artemis 2, other astronauts in the agency's directory may also warrant some consideration.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 June 2026
If your phone number varies across different directories, or if your service list is vague, the AI may not show your business to a high-intent customer.
—Boris Dzhingarov, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Oh, and here’s a directory of other places to stay in the Centennial Park district.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Programs listed through directories like Broken Heart Retreats emphasize connecting travelers experiencing similar emotional challenges, blending wellness tourism with facilitated recovery experiences.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 June 2026
If your phone number varies across different directories, or if your service list is vague, the AI may not show your business to a high-intent customer.
—Boris Dzhingarov, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Oh, and here’s a directory of other places to stay in the Centennial Park district.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Programs listed through directories like Broken Heart Retreats emphasize connecting travelers experiencing similar emotional challenges, blending wellness tourism with facilitated recovery experiences.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directory
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The process, lined out in city code, includes giving the owner 60 days to address the site’s conditions.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Uthmeier wrote the opinion in response to a question from Senator Clay Yarborough about whether existing Florida statutes require a school district to accommodate such requests.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Vishnevski, however, was prosecuted under federal law, not Illinois' ghost-gun statute.—
Molly Parker,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday moved forward with a wide-ranging package of potential revisions to the city’s constitution, including taking a first step toward giving noncitizens the right to vote in city elections.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In that decision, the high court laid out a new test for courts to apply when considering the constitution of a gun law.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Under Florida law, a first-time DUI conviction can carry penalties that include fines, probation, community service and a driver's license suspension, though any potential penalties in this case would depend on the outcome of court proceedings.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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For Claire Gregory, however, that expectation never fully aligned with reality, despite earning her law degree, passing two bar exams and working across various areas of the legal field.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Brain imaging studies have also shown placebo responses can influence stress pathways, hormone activity, immune responses and chemicals tied to mood and pain regulation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Still, Trump’s order directs federal agencies to reexamine their regulations.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Authorities also urged anyone celebrating to follow NYPD instructions.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Before cleaning your oven with vinegar, consult the manufacturer's instructions.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Rollins credited the administration's crackdown on fraud and recipients who aren't legally authorized to be in the country, as well as the new rules.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Growing numbers of Labour MPs called for Starmer to quit, but with Burnham unable to run as party leader – and hence prime minister – since rules and convention state that only serving MPs can do so, no one was willing or able to launch an official challenge.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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“Directory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directory. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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