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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 -
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
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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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On this visit, the business community discussed the emerging effects of President Donald Trump's trade war and the impacts on Wisconsin consumers.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As an additional way to pressure the Russian Federation to end its war, Trump also announced that the United States will continue sending defense aid to Ukraine.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While event data usually collects tackles and duels, that’s just players being aggressive, but the art of defending is around positioning and anticipating play — not interventions.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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But the Twins didn’t get the call, dropping a game that had been a pitchers’ duel between starters Chris Paddack and Tyler Glasnow, who each allowed a solo home run — Paddack to Ohtani and Glasnow to Royce Lewis — but nothing else in their efforts.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
24 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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