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as in dealing (in)
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as in threatening
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Internal bleeding covers a wide range of severity, from life-threatening injuries to bruising.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Now, Iran is threatening to expedite trials and executions for protesters.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2026
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No more funding for terrorizing our communities.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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Russia has massively intensified its campaign of aerial attacks against Ukrainian cities in 2025, regularly terrorizing civilian populations with large-scale drone and missile assaults.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Mash-Up Drink Trend, Explained Cocktail mashups combine the familiarity of a classic cocktail with the novelty of something new, which is a frequent recipe for success, according to marketing pro and trendspotter Andrew Freeman.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Women’s sports have long been underinvested in, from marketing to broadcast deals, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy of lower revenues.—
Nafees Alam,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Who is blackmailing Jack and what was their motive?—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 Nov. 2025
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The offenders will get young women to send explicit photos using similar blackmailing tactics.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Gauger has 20 years of experience at Nike, having started as retail and merchandising planner in 2002.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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Means, still living in Phoenix, started the merchandizing company Hello Merch in 2008.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Chinese, too, are absolutely shocked that a great power is menacing a small neighbor and inflicting regime change by military force.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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As the two catch up, Crudup veers from good-natured to sorrowful to bitter to menacing in a matter of minutes.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
2 Jan. 2026
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Prices for the salads still average about $8 at most vending locations, with higher prices at the airports, Saunders said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
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Pokepalooza will have over 250 dealer tables, a vending experience with Pokemon card collectors and social media influencers, a cosplay contest for all ages and Pokemon face painting.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
8 Dec. 2025
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Money-minded Venus is squaring curative Chiron, pushing you to match your spending habits with your values (without shaming yourself or others).—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Body shaming people on the other hand is NOT healthy and very rude.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“High-pressuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-pressuring. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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