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The 31-year-old third baseman was released by the Cincinnati Reds on June 29th after appearing in 22 ball games this season.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025 -
The Cubs took the series opener over the Orioles in a 1-0 ball game with the only run coming via an Ian Happ sacrifice fly in the second inning.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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And just last year, Mystik Dan (18-1) edged Sierra Leone and Forever Young in the Derby’s first three-horse photo finish in 77 years.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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At this point in time, Hill, Jeb Burton, and Love were lined up for a photo finish, separated by mere inches.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Cook Political Report considers the race as a pure toss-up.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Not surprisingly, both parties have made the 13th District a top target in 2026; handicappers rate the contest a toss-up, even as the field sorts itself out.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
9 Aug. 2025
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Continuation of the war would mean more of Europe's time, money, and military aid is needed to support Ukraine, and threatens to lead to a direct NATO-Russia confrontation on the continent, with potentially catastrophic consequences.—
Hannah Parry
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Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Exactly what led to the couple’s confrontation is a question with which friends of the couple — who shared three children, now all under the age of 13 — are still grappling.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Despite Azerbaijan’s obvious victory, an actual peace agreement has evaded the two sides since the September 2023 war.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Aug. 2025
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Both wars for territory and the destabilization of neighbors swiftly destroy wealth.—
S. C. M. Paine,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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During the panel, Christensen looked back on the duo's most iconic face-off, the duel on Mustafar from Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Every tackle, turnover, pressure, victorious duel, dribble and away error was roared on in an evening which could only reassure the Leeds faithful.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Choices in combat, choices in building characters and choices everywhere.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Protesters also announced a nationwide strike, reflecting growing domestic discontent over Israel’s plans to expand the war: The military is preparing to occupy Gaza City and move Palestinians out of combat zones.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Well, perhaps the first portion that says acceptance of general or broad terms won’t let that contention fly by.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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After escaping there to stay even, seven birdies followed in a barnstorming, crowd-pleasing rush which pulled Hull into contention.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Horse race.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse%20race. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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