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Stalking is an issue that affects women across all sports — for instance, tennis star Iga Swiatek was confronted during a Miami Open practice in March by a man who had previously harassed her on social media.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Bitcoin peaked during this window in the 2016 and 2020 cycles, Diwan noted.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
Better known in this country for his swashbuckling movie scores during Hollywood’s Golden Age, Korngold was just as adept at classical concert pieces.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
Powell addressed concerns during a news conference after the vote was announced.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Bitcoin peaked during this window in the 2016 and 2020 cycles, Diwan noted.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
Better known in this country for his swashbuckling movie scores during Hollywood’s Golden Age, Korngold was just as adept at classical concert pieces.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
Powell addressed concerns during a news conference after the vote was announced.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
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Reapply the fertilizer every six weeks throughout the growing season at a rate of 1 pound per 100 square feet.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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After dinner, Mark quickly left after the toilet overflowed due to Epcot's constant use throughout the day.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Limited Test Ban treaty which forbade testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere, in space, and underwater was signed by the U.S., the Soviet Union and the UK.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The change would begin in this fall’s application season, with a projected end to the magnet by June 2030.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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“During.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/during. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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