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Verb
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Angie Christides has practiced law for 22 years, mostly also as a deputy DA.—
John Seiler,
Daily News,
8 May 2026 -
Noah Dobson practiced with Jayden Struble on a third pairing on Tuesday in Tampa and warmed up with Arber Xhekaj on the third pairing Wednesday.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Throughout the nearly monthlong trial, the family’s legal team sought to depict Jones as an out-of-control officer, whose recklessness and disregard for police practices had brought about the girl’s death.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Throughout the conflict, Xi has repeatedly called for peace and pledged to help developing countries weather the energy shortage brought about by the conflict.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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In the days that followed, tips flooded in and investigators carried out several searches that led nowhere.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The Iranian Foreign Ministry did not respond to Reuters’ request for comment and a senior Saudi Foreign Ministry official did not address directly whether strikes had been carried out.—
Sarah Tamimi,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Engaged (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaged%20%28in%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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