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Attention to detail, especially in a certain type of ball game, seems an advantage to the 2025 Padres.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025 -
While some might view the 2024 World Series as a disappointment given how the Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the New York Yankees over the course of five ball games, R.J. Cutler would be the first to disagree with that sentiment.—
Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr.,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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If your dad’s idea of a great day involves photo finishes and premium BBQ, Santa Anita Park has a full lineup of experiences to match—from trackside feasts to whiskey tastings.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
10 June 2025
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From a drama standpoint, the 151st Kentucky Derby has a tough act to follow after last year’s three-way photo finish.—
Steve Kornacki,
NBC news,
2 May 2025
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The Cook Political Report currently rates Georgia as a toss-up for 2026.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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The toss-up district, which includes Summit County and parts of Stark and Portage counties, is highly competitive.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
17 July 2025
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According to police, 38-year-old Cynthia Valeska Díaz Sosa was arrested July 9 in Key West after a confrontation with another driver, Perla DeMiller.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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Midas kills Araña after a confrontation fueled by accusations of betrayal.—
Time,
Time,
18 July 2025
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The cumulative effect of crises on top of crises — from war, to daily explosions suspected to be sabotage, to skyrocketing inflation, to water and power cuts — has many Iranians reeling.—
Leily Nikounazar Arash Khamooshi,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Nearly 150 out of the 190 U.N. member states now do so, including several other European countries—Spain, Ireland and Norway—that have formally recognized Palestine since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
25 July 2025
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The quarterback then took it up a notch, challenging fans to a shotgun duel near the 17th tee.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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More encouraging still is how seamlessly Carreras slotted into that position against Atletico, completing 74 of his 78 passes, winning all eight of his ground duels and defending the wide spaces well.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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More than 380 aviators died in training to fly the aircraft, and even more died flying it in combat.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 July 2025
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An army chaplain had sent the photo to Oma after her husband had been killed in combat.—
Alex Poppe
July 25,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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Of course, not everyone gets to take home the gold, and indeed, not everyone gets as far as a nomination, but some are left out of contention for reasons that have nothing to do with audience or critical appreciation or Television Academy voter preferences.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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There is still more work to do, but the Lakers are trying to make the necessary moves to get back into championship contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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“Horse race.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse%20race. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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