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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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More Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Hill missed time during training camp with a nagging injury, a time when reps are of the utmost importance to regain the trust of his quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.—
Hunter Mulholland,
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In these cases, where each of you have a strong leg to stand on, conflict resolution requires the utmost dedication to helping each other understand, while also prioritizing what’s best for the relationship as a whole.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which has organized dozens of boats to sail to Gaza carrying humanitarian aid, said that one of its main vessels was targeted in a drone strike just after midnight local time on Tuesday while docked near the Tunisian capital.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tribhuvan International Airport, the country's main international airport, was also shut down due to smoke in the area.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the 2026 midterm election cycle, each House seat is worth fighting for to the maximum extent since majorities are built on the smallest of legislative margins.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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At maximum capabilities, Paluel is the second largest nuclear power station in France and the seventh largest in the world by power output.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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My research looked more at what happened peripherally in muscles, but the predominant model had the brain at the top.—
Sara Giordano,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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With global supplies heavily concentrated, most notably under China’s predominant influence, the risks of disruption due to trade restrictions or geopolitical tensions loom large.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Given the steep, rocky terrain and limited dozer access, hand crews and aviation resources will remain the primary suppression tools.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte voters will finalize their primary picks for mayor and City Council on Tuesday.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Agni Ghosh,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Now, one of the family’s foremost talents has struck out on her own, pioneering a new roster of wines that reflect her own passions and interests.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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This particular finding presents a more nuanced framing of gun violence and challenges dominant narratives about Chicago’s violence that have plagued the city’s reputation for decades.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Google’s browser is now even more dominant, increasing its share to more than 70%.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The brand is expected to introduce four new smartphones, including the first ever iPhone to come with the Air branding.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The last time a club from the nation featured in the competition was in 1991-92, when Dundalk lost to our old friends Budapest Honved in the first round.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Greatest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greatest. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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