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Northgate edges Case Grande in baseball semifinal, shuts out Salesian to advance to softball final.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026 -
Litigation brought by five Maryland independents is also challenging the constitutionality of a primary system that shuts out the very voters who fund it.—
Terry Lierman,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
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Additional fencing went up in January around Lafayette Square, which remains under construction, and prevents access from the north.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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That invisible effort reduces confusion, speeds execution and prevents rework.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The hydropower from Glen Canyon Dam that holds back Lake Powell serves more than 350,000 homes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Nmecha holds back, posing doubt for Sanchez and a narrow window for his pass out.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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That too excludes it from the growth comparison.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But an even more important metric for the Federal Reserve is core PCE, which excludes the more volatile categories of food and energy.—
D. Brian Blank,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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No security feature blocks every attack forever.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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During one of their early meetings, Castillo got on the whiteboard and described a basic pass protection in which every lineman slides over and blocks a gap.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Current dependence on rare earth elements or precious metals often hinders the widespread adoption of electrolysis systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Making every decision for your teenager hinders their ability to build independence.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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He has not been charged with a crime and denies any wrongdoing.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Combs denies all misconduct claims.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Rent control short-circuits this process and discourages renovation and investment.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages caffeine for kids under 12, and suggests a limit of 100 milligrams per day for teenagers.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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“Disfranchises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfranchises. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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