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His death sparked celebration among Iranians who opposed his rule and despair from pro-regime loyalists.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026 -
But residents heavily opposed the I-77 South project after NCDOT released preliminary designs for the roadway in November.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Council members said the deal helps restore public trust by setting trash fees closer to what voters were initially told to expect and by eliminating a revenue experiment hated by Balboa Park museums and visitors.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The end of Dexter is so widely hated that it’s considered by many to be among the worst TV show endings ever.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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“Dissented (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissented%20%28from%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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