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as in turned back
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as in put off
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But at least three ships exiting the Persian Gulf through that route turned back Thursday.
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Policy was challenged by asylum seekers Thirteen asylum seekers and Al Otro Lado challenged the metering practice in 2017 on behalf of migrants who were turned back to Mexico.
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She's seen these parents put off their own health, including necessary surgeries.
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Earlier, the White House blamed logistical issues when Vance put off his trip.
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On Monday, June 22, the temperatures were so high that fans were briefly turned away from the FIFA Fan Festival in Bayfront Park.
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The third one, Delap turned away and threw the ball to another space.
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The fuselage came to rest across a concrete barrier, while its tail broke off and fell to a lower section of roadway.
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The former couple broke off their seven-year engagement in November 2020.
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In some parts of Mongbwalu, locals have fiercely resisted health responders too.
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However, the Fed has resisted additional rate cuts during the inflation surge this year.
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Then came this past October, when the Heat deferred extension talks with Herro until this summer, as in a window now just 10 days away.
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American Airlines deferred questions from CNN to the FAA.
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Teamsters California, which represents 250,000 workers across dozens of industries, strongly opposed the DMV’s move to lift the ban on autonomous trucks.
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The ruling marks the latest setback in Carr’s efforts to try dozens of activists who opposed construction of the training center.
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After strong pushback from the downtown community, San Jose City Council Tuesday postponed a decision on a proposal for parking rate hikes and extended enforcement hours until after its summer recess in August.
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Their sister postponed her wedding for about one year after the accident.
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“Held off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/held%20off. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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