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While this may seem pricey initially, the company has shown remarkable earnings momentum, a rapidly growing customer base, and is making significant strides in the booming cryptocurrency sector.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025 -
The wealthy, somewhat callous protagonist (Washington here, Toshiro Mifune back in ‘63) initially balks at paying the ransom money and wiping out his business to save his friend’s son’s life.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tucked away behind gates off Moores Lane Road, the old log cabin on the site was originally crafted by a wealthy physician named Jabez Owen in the early 1800s.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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The legal situation emerges just weeks after the release of Weller’s Find El Dorado, a 15-track collection of covers, including songs originally recorded by the Bee Gees, The Kinks, Richie Havens, Christy Moore, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and more.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
21 Aug. 2025
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At halftime, the Dolphins had just five rushing yards, a testament primarily to the lack of push that the offensive line had gotten all game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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The routes with the most riders — primarily along the Orange County border — will continue to operate.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Incipiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incipiently. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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