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Part of the reason may be that San Diego housing officials got an early and public start on dealing with their own growing budget shortfall and expected cuts in city, state and federal funding.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026 -
When Alexander’s dad attempted to intervene, he too was cut in the left hand by his son, according to cops.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Already the jobs issue in Hollywood has become a contentious part of the race for governor in California, with several candidates pledging to eliminate the $750 million cap put in place by Newsom, which already was more than double what the state was previously capped at.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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Like the Stasher bags, these are made completely of silicone and can be microwaved, cleaned in a dishwasher, or put in the oven up to 425°.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The restoration took five years, a passion project that was interrupted by the pandemic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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David Mackenzie’s Fuze kicks off in comically rapid-fire fashion, with brief, interrupted shots of various characters discovering … well, something.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Beaumont chipped in with six kills and four blocks, while Hunter Fash contributed five kills and four blocks.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Evan Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl chipped in two assists apiece.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Horned in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horned%20in. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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