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as in courses
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as in options
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The courses wind through open fields, climb hills and test both endurance and precision.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026 -
The food tour company also offers small group culinary tours that include cooking courses taking place on select dates or that can be scheduled at any time.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Instead, officials say the best options remain continuing to use the Atlanta City Detention Center or partnering with other metro Atlanta counties for additional space.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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From smoky brisket sandwiches to spicy jalapeño kolaches, the options are as wide-ranging as the aisles.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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He stayed enrolled at his high school in Texas, attending remotely—several years before that became the pandemic norm—and flying back down to the Lone Star State for a couple months after the hockey season ended to finish his classes in person.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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There's no spa or gym, but guests use a nearby gym for free, and take classes at a neighborhood spin studio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Apr. 2026
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Suddenly, your life is a chaotic mix of doctors’ appointments, calls from insurance adjusters, and a pile of paperwork filled with confusing legal jargon.—
William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mohamed Jama, who has been driving for Southdale for two years, said the company takes clients of all racial backgrounds to non-emergency medical appointments, mostly in hospitals.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those seminars came with an unusual twist.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Repticon also features educational presentations, seminars and interactive exhibits about the care and conservation of reptiles.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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In between there’s the elevated-casual Mistral for al fresco Mediterranean favorites like rack of lamb and seared scallops; the Evrima Room for white-table-cloth dining with wine pairings; and Talaat Nam for Thai-fusion and sushi options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Padilla added that with these two closures, the remaining main youth clinics are New Generations Health Center, Balboa Teen Health Center and Third Street Youth Center and Clinic.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Some bots would go as far as to identify clinics that offered alternative cancer treatments.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Electives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electives. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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