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Noun
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But Italian beef, the quintessential Chicago sandwich, remains at the top of the Buona menu — and its expansion plans.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025 -
The legislation would implement work requirements for adults enrolled in Medicaid expansion and increase the frequency of eligibility checks to ensure people still qualify for the program.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The terminal rate is the point at which interest rates do not act as headwinds for economic growth, and are consistent with allowing the central bank to achieve its inflation target.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The 2022 inflation shock triggered a significant market correction, during which HOOD stock experienced a sharp 63% decline from its January 2022 high of $18 to a June 2022 low of $7.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The terminal rate is the point at which interest rates do not act as headwinds for economic growth, and are consistent with allowing the central bank to achieve its inflation target.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The Fed, which cuts rates to boost a flagging economy and raises them to fight inflation, could await more clarity as tariffs both drive up inflation and weaken growth – an unusual tandem.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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In 2019, Biden was diagnosed with benign enlargement of the prostate, a very common condition that affects about 80% of men over 70.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 May 2025
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The book’s central assertion is that NATO enlargement after the Cold War did not just threaten Russia but also violated Western pledges against such a step.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite the slow creep of automation, many fields still require the human touch.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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But between inflated ad tech layers, the persistent creep of made-for-advertising (MFA) sites and brand safety issues, and a growing ecosystem of fraudulent traffic, staying on course isn’t always straightforward.—
Jeff Kaplan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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In the future, Ulbricht would like to carry out the quantum version of the experiment, which would entail observing the spontaneous generation of electromagnetic waves and their amplification from the vacuum.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2025
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The output of this portable speaker is an impressive 40W driven by Class D amplification.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Bloating and Gas Bloating, also known as abdominal distension, is considered a common side effect of Ibsrela.—
Femi Aremu,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal distension and constipation, according to the FDA.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Younger actors can get critical acclaim, but the rise of film franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe has made many of them feel interchangeable.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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If Clark continues her rise to superstardom, the league will be in great hands.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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“Escalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalation. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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