His Dahl is constantly goading people, driving them right up to the edge of their tolerance.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
So, does Roan deserve all the credit for softening the nature of these carpets, where dozens of photographers gather to scream goading or even offensive remarks at talent just to get their attention?
And a great-grandmother’s medicine tested positive for cocaine – spawning a 15-month legal nightmare, forcing her to refinance her home, and spurring a new state law that could set a precedent across the country.
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Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
The longer grass blades prevent sunlight from reaching the soil surface and spurring weed seed germination.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
In August 2025, Border Patrol agents opened fire on Francisco Longoria, his son and 23-year-old son-in-law after breaking the driver’s side window of his truck, prompting him to drive off.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
According to footage capturing one of the encounters, the suspect appeared to pray in the family’s driveway before approaching the home multiple times, prompting an alarmed father to eventually step outside.
After a steal and dunk by Reed put UConn back up by six, Huskies coach Dan Hurley began waving his arms wildly at the fans behind his bench, exhorting them to be louder.
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CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Trump has spent years dehumanizing immigrants, exhorting law enforcement to treat suspects more roughly, and attacking the rule of law.
And six years later, Donovan is still prodding and cajoling the forward to crash the boards and control his dribble and contribute physically to the game.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Some say his solo effort against Manchester City in 2021 was the pinnacle, when the winger waltzed past one of the best defenses in the world before prodding his shot into the side-netting.
Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.
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Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
With no pressing need for FX, sets, name actors or stunts, just about anyone could make a marketable knockoff.
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