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as in highest
coming before all others in importance
the greatest achievement in the history of cinema
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Frette bathrobes, pillow menus, spacious dressing rooms, walk-in wardrobes, free-standing bathtubs and Hermès amenities promise the utmost comfort.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025 -
According to Aniston, focusing on crafting a better work-life balance for herself is of the utmost importance.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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In the women's division, UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey had a landmark run, holding the Raw Women's Championship and co-headlining the first all-female WrestleMania main event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The 18th Street gang has around 30,000 to 50,000 members, with its main source of income being distribution of cocaine and marijuana.—
Sophia Compton , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The June 10 vote by the nation’s largest Protestant denomination represents a doubling down on issues of gender and sexuality as the predominant group of evangelical Christians signals the SBC’s hopes of replicating the successful campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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The predominant toxin associated with FHB infections in the United States is deoxynivalenol (DON), which is also known as vomitoxin because consumption can cause vomiting.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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The major-party candidates in the race for governor are already set; neither faced a serious primary challenge.—
Margaret Barthel,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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They will be required to start recording the boxes on the first day absentee ballots are issued for an election or primary and continue recording until the town clerk retrieves the last ballots.—
Gabby DeBenedictis,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Sindhu Bhaskar,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Lindell was one of the foremost conspiracy theorists in pushing claims that the election was stolen from Donald Trump.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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The opening two days and five games of the Club World Cup have witnessed a 10-goal thumping, a dominant performance from Europe’s champions, struggles for the best from the U.S., passionate fans on the streets and reasonable attendances in the stadiums.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Signet, dominant in bridal jewelry, sees greater potential in the larger fashion segment.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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This is such a pivotal New York City song that Lorne Michaels asked Simon to sing it on the first SNL after 9/11.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Now the Swedish brand is going one step further by converting its original Paris store into its first permanent gallery space.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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His commitment gives Michigan its biggest recruiting win of the summer so far and another head-to-head victory against the Crimson Tide, the program Michigan beat in bowl games the past two years.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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The big wins come just as SZA prepares to head to Europe for the next leg of the Grand National Tour with Lamar, which will see the pair arrive in Germany, the U.K., France, Spain and more countries, before closing out the buzzy tour with six shows in Australia.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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“Greatest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatest. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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