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Noun
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The raging cartel war pits Los Chapitos and their allies against loyalists of Zambada.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026 -
The jungle primary pits all candidates — regardless of political affiliation — against one another for the two-year term, with the two top vote-getters advancing to the general election in November.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Declining demand and cheap imports meant most mines had closed by the 1990s, devastating an economy built around them.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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But the demand for more power is growing as mines process more metals locally in keeping with the ambitions of the Congolese government.—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Few county shelters have kennels, and people sleeping outside are often hesitant to abandon their pets just to sleep in a bed for a few nights.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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All cats are up for adoption and come from local shelters.—
Ella Gonzales
May 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Existing pump stations are no longer connected to injection wells and are instead directed to Biscayne Bay and some surrounding canals.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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No surface water intake for domestic drinking water supplies is located within five miles downstream of the wastewater discharge point so there would be no impact on water wells or drinking water, Keel said at the time.—
Arcelia Martin,
San Antonio Express-News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Foxholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foxholes. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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