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Trump has caused an extraordinary surge in Canadian nationalism.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025 -
Whether managing cruise guest inquiries during peak booking seasons, handling Disney's massive theme park operations during holidays, or supporting Walmart's Black Friday shopping surges, all three companies needed AI solutions capable of dynamic scaling without manual intervention.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While bond funds make up a small portion of the $28 trillion Treasury market, recent outflows show investors have become increasingly hesitant about long-term U.S. debt.—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
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Conversely, outflows exceeding 1% have been a reliable contrarian buy sign of excessive pessimism.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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And that flood will continue for 10 years straight as the Rubin Observatory executes its signature project, dubbed the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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The deli sure noticed the outpouring of care…and the rush of customers the news of closing brought.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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Nampa police honored Riddick with a memorial service and received an outpouring of support in the wake of his death.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
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This year could be a washout for the stock market due to lofty tariffs, but 2026 could mark a return to new highs, according to the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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Rain is set to continue in the Northeast on Thursday as New York City, Boston and Buffalo can expect a washout as the late-season nor'easter moves north along the coast.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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What’s more, the former Arecibo Observatory detected electrostatic discharge from GPS satellites, although those bursts were longer-lasting.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Zion Smith, 16, is being charged as an adult on counts of murder, tampering with physical evidence, carrying a dangerous weapon and unlawful discharge of a firearm, Lt. Nicholas Reinert of the Manchester Police Department said in a news release.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Sanders’ draft slide lasted until the third day, when Cleveland selected him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Dua Lipa's new diamante floral manicure is also still in keeping with the manicure she was spotted wearing in Paris in May, which featured a pink nude base and a strategic placement of tiny silver stars (see slide 18 for a close-up snap).—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Most new titles from book publishers float into bookstores like flood tides in winter, summer and fall.—
Scott Burns,
Dallas News,
20 July 2023
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These enclaves, once the backbone of Ukraine’s agricultural eastern steppe, were reduced to ruin as the war passed over them like a flood tide.—
Natalia Yermak Mauricio Lima,
New York Times,
14 July 2023
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“Engulfment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulfment. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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