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And our intervention happened despite a president who promised no regime change and who was opposed to starting new wars.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026 -
The Peninsula Community Planning Board, a local advisory group to the city on land-use issues, has opposed the project, as have the Point Loma Association and Point Loma Assembly.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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When the field was converted to AstroTurf, the final bit of sod was mailed to Cubs manager Leo Durocher—who really hated artificial playing surfaces.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts famously hated the bagged-poop approach.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Dissented (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissented%20%28from%29. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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