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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatchet jobs
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There have been criticisms over the division of a 90-minute match into essentially four quarters rather than two halves (with hydration breaks inserted around the 22nd and 67th minutes of every game).
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As this World Cup continues to play out, the criticisms, fears and concerns about the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets have all been realized to an international audience.
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The bicentennial occurred during an election year, with all the partisan denunciations that entails (though when Jimmy Carter narrowly beat Ford, no one thought of contesting the results).
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As usual, denunciations of cancel culture were big.
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Still, the desire to avoid a cycle of censures could prompt even the most moderate Republicans to vote against the censure.
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Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.
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