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The federal government spent nearly $100 billion on the program during fiscal 2024.
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Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Add the ginger during the last minute of cooking, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
And during the two World Wars, the city was home to the second largest UNIA Division in the nation.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Orgeron won a National Title with LSU, though the team eventually moved on to Brian Kelly, who was recently fired during his fourth season at the helm.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Add the ginger during the last minute of cooking, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
And during the two World Wars, the city was home to the second largest UNIA Division in the nation.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Orgeron won a National Title with LSU, though the team eventually moved on to Brian Kelly, who was recently fired during his fourth season at the helm.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
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This Panasonic point-and-shoot digital camera is an easy-to-use starter option for anyone looking to up their picture game and not have to worry about draining their phone battery throughout the day or having to empty their storage space to take more vacation photos.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dry conditions and crisp temperatures are expected this weekend throughout the state, ushering in ideal conditions for fall foliage.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“During.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/during. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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