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Noun
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The defeat of the Pistons is regarded as one of the biggest upsets in pro basketball history.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026 -
On both occasions, his League One teams were massive underdogs, yet Colchester came within 11 minutes of earning a lucrative replay, and Bradford pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the competition’s long and storied history.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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La Niña is El Niño’s cooler water sibling that can also lead to global weather disturbances.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Detainees struggle to obtain medication and healthcare, lose concerning amounts of weight because of a lack of food, and live in fear of private security guards known to use force to put down disturbances.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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