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Add that context to the drop-off in performances compared to last season and the final part of the 2023-24 campaign and the discontent makes sense.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Signs of broad discontent among young workers Just about 2 in 10 workers ages 18-34 think now is a good time to find a job, compared to about 4 in 10 workers ages 65 and older who say the same.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite notched its worst day since October and slid into correction territory, dragged down by Meta’s 8% loss on the back of its legal woes.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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And many fear the picture for water woes and wildfires in 2026 is just not good.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Conversely, how could all forms of energy, not just mass, affect how all other objects in the Universe experienced the effects of gravity?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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The stars aligned, because everyone knew where Bruce Springsteen stood and understood the gravity of the moment.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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The film's opening two minutes play out in complete blackness, a picture-less overture showcasing legendary James Bond composer John Barry's majestic score.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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With the streets in pitch blackness, some neighbors said their cameras don't capture much more than the immediate surroundings of their home.—
Clara Migoya,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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It's done with such seriousness and attention to detail you’d almost be convinced this moon mission succeeded 19 years before Apollo 11's monumental landing.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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At her presser, the Sacramento Bee's Joe Davidson asked Staley about wearing Johnson's shirt and balancing fun with seriousness.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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The movements feel rotoscoped and deliberate, and adds to the game’s moodiness.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The darker color palette creates a sense of moodiness and relaxation, without feeling too stark.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Dolorousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dolorousness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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