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Noun
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Players tackle both the North and South courses during the first two rounds before the field is trimmed for the final two rounds on the South.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026 -
The cut is not made until Saturday after everyone has played all three courses.—
Doug Ferguson,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2026
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That’s it; those options represent the full suite of possibilities that are consistent with dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Flexible hours or remote work options might be worth more than a modest salary increase.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Four Democratic-Farm-Labor Party lawmakers who chair state Senate education committees cited Minneapolis Public Schools canceling classes and extracurricular activities last week after federal agents reportedly clashed with students and staff during Roosevelt High School’s dismissal on Wednesday.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Currently, says Wiesner-Smillie, the center has 122 volunteers but looking to add another 25 weekly tutors for its ESL program and for classes that prepare men and women for their naturalization tests.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Boquete’s medical clinics are well suited for routine appointments, minor injuries, basic emergency care, stitches, and other non-complex medical needs.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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At these appointments, a physician will analyze various metabolic markers, including your blood glucose, lipid profiles, and blood pressure.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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It’s taught across all levels of communication, from college public speaking classes to corporate leadership seminars.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Protecting the relative intimacy of the festival has been a challenge Carlile has taken on, keeping a substantial focus on affinity groups and seminars during the day, while growing the event for an audience that may just come for the bands.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Once news broke that Nix would miss the game and Stidham would start, the Patriots were listed as favorites in the game.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The same is true for Morgan, who along with Morgan, has ranked among the Royal Rumble betting favorites.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The health beat takes her inside operating rooms, laboratories and clinics to tell the story of health care from a human perspective.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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According to Administer Justice Vice President of Engagement Emily O’Donnell, over 100 of these clinics are operating in churches across the nation, with another 40 in the process of starting within the next few months.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Electives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electives. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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