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as in passing (down)
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as in reporting
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Fans also claimed there were issues in reporting the seriousness of the situation to stewards, that the first defibrillator brought to treat Mark ran out of battery after two shocks and that there was a span of 20 minutes between his collapse and oxygen being provided.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
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Now, the threat has crept further westward, with Poland reporting a swarm of up to 21 drones crossing from Belarus and Ukraine into Polish territory earlier this month and directing accusations toward Russia, which has denied responsibility.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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But after winning just six games the next two seasons, AD Mike Garrett left a message on the coach’s answering machine informing him he was fired.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stewart opened by informing the audience that there have been six mass shootings in the past 24 hours.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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With no agreement in place, the government will soon begin the arduous process of winding down operations, sending furlough notices, and notifying contractors.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the individual’s identity after notifying next of kin.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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What’s needed is training that will help directors put this tool into practice, with considerations around ethical use such as not disclosing confidential company information while posing a query to AI.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Financial information is deeply personal and some worry that disclosing income or inheritance could create entitlement or unnecessary anxiety.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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But there is precedent to Swift seemingly revealing all her cards, only to have one more ace hidden away.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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And in the brain’s white-matter wiring, visceral fat again stood out, with diffusion MRI scans revealing lower axon density and more tissue disorganization – tiny areas of wear-and-tear that can interrupt signaling.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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The drier start to fall is manifesting in diminished fall colors; the usual stunning array is less visible on trees as many still bear bright green leaves.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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And in 2024, Carpenter played a sunset set on the main stage, manifesting her return as a headliner during her performance.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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The green beans are cooked directly beneath the pork bellies on the pit so the rendering juices drip down over them, imparting a kiss of sweet smokiness.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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While beauty is generally associated erroneously with external physical factors, a balanced state of mind and a healthy body play a huge part in imparting the necessary boost that the body needs to shine and glow.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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As for the search process, which will be for the club’s 10th head coach all-time (excluding interims), Onalfo is not divulging a specific timeline or coaching profile.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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The actress hesitates for only a second before divulging the story.—
Galina Espinoza,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Handing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing%20down. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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