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Texas’ deep ties to cattle ranching, beef and agriculture mean comments about meat consumption likely carry more political weight here than in many other states.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026 -
The move gives Jones another stamp of approval from a grassroots conservative network with deep ties to evangelical circles and a close alliance with Kemp.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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The company’s holdings in the region span from the main hub of Villagarzon, a town of 24,000, to over 60 miles southwards on the Ecuadorian border, and are 45 miles at their widest.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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ChatGPT had invented them—complete with realistic case names, court reporters and fabricated legal holdings.—
Gloria Domingos,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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As the mid-2010s continued, Barcelona increasingly pulled from Catalan’s flag and motifs, weaving yellow and orange accents into collars, trim, sleeve details, and striping.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The collection features cozy sofa beds, supportive dog stairs, pet car seats, stylish leather leashes and collars, sling carriers for small pets and lifejackets for adventures on the water — there’s something for every pet personality.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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“Hold-downs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold-downs. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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