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as in courses
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as in options
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The Deschutes River courses right through town, and people love to drift down the river with tubes, stand-up paddle boards, and the occasional inflatable unicorn.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026 -
Key courses cover computer systems and architecture, big data analytics and more.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Click here to learn more about our different membership options.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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With the price much more affordable, multiple options are therefore available to choose from, and the need for a hedge against inflation pronounced, with the rate at its highest level in more than three years, gold could be the smart and secure investment to consider now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This year, classes include theology, Latin, anatomy and physiology, algebra, geometry and logic.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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With low-rise condos and hotels done up in the mid-century modern style, a lively plaza offering free dance classes, and restaurants serving a diverse array of cuisines, there’s always something to do in this quaint beach town.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Dunhill’s home in London remains Bourdon House, a Georgian villa in Mayfair with private spaces for dining, entertaining and private appointments.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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Any perception that contracts, tax incentives or agency appointments are being influenced by political pressure could create a broader problem for an island competing for manufacturing or pharmaceutical projects.—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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The center offers first-year seminars for new students and a yearlong, co-curricular residential program for undergraduates that helps people learn to be open-minded, recognize personal cognitive biases and work collaboratively with others even if there are disagreements, according to its website.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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State officials are hosting a series of seminars about the STAR program throughout New York state this July.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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That moves Morocco — one of the favorites to go all the way — into first place in Group C, while Scotland falls to second.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Cape Verde shocked the world by pulling off a scoreless draw against reigning European champions Spain (one of the favorites in this year’s World Cup).—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Nicklaus Children’s also offers post-fracture follow-up with an orthopedic specialist in one of its many locations, including orthopedic clinics, pediatric urgent care facilities, and emergency rooms throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, within just two days.—
JP Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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The shutdown remained in effect Monday, and impacted some of the clinics that remained open.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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“Electives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electives. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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