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The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts both non-performers and performers alike each year.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026 -
The contract establishes minimum wage rates for daily and weekly work and inducts intimacy coordinators into the union health and pension plans.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
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Like the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, the 10-P employs some sketchy folks, willing to break the law to protect their brand.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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In a statement, a spokesperson for the KNVB — the Royal Dutch Football Association, which employs Dieperink — outlined its support for the official.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The college enrolls nearly 15,000 degree-seeking students.—
Lucy Marques,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Medicare Advantage now enrolls more than 50% of the Medicare-eligible population.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Both hires reflect Graham’s desire to improve the Bulls’ ability to identify, acquire and develop talent — critical for a team with two first-round and two second-round picks in this year’s draft.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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They are obligated to pay him until another team hires him and would be on the hook for any differential in salary over that time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The Division is chaired by producer Susan Arnold (13 Going On 30, America’s Sweethearts) and matriculates around 215 students annually.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pressure to align with the president’s agenda has only increased in recent months as the administration launches probes and recruits whistleblowers.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Andy recruits her as an ally, getting Emily to convince her billionaire boyfriend, Benji (Justin Theroux), to buy Runway and prevent mass layoffs.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Beckham retains a 45% stake in the business after selling the remainder of his commercial empire to Authentic Brands Group.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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As part of the acquisition, Sentivo retains the intellectual property of Cielo Estate, including its branding, member base and existing inventory, which will be sold under the Sentivo imprimatur.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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By focusing on federal benefits, FEBA’s team engages directly with the details of systems such as FERS, TSP, the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), and the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Gargling vigorously enough that your eyes water slightly engages the same reflex doctors use clinically to check vagal function.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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“Enlists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlists. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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