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as in runs on
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as in takes on
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Newcomb got the start Tuesday against the San Diego Padres at Camelback Ranch and allowed two runs on five hits with one strikeout and one walk in three innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026 -
As for the offense, Ortiz believes there is room for improvement but that the Red Sox have enough talent to consistently put runs on the board.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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On March 7, Dagenham takes on Dorking Wanderers, who sit in first place in the National League South.—
Ryan Brennan
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Social media takes on Waymo in Charlotte While Waymo has not confirmed routes, the company stated its operations will center around Charlotte’s uptown core.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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The camera holds on them mid-ascent.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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The pieces knit together to form a cast iron surface that sheds water, smothers weeds and holds up for a long time.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chet Holmgren misses a minute, and Isaiah Hartenstein holds up the rim protection.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Know More The House war powers vote on Thursday is the most urgent opportunity for Democrats to try to unite against the war, even as the ongoing split persists about how to talk about it.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Oil producers across the Middle East face a tense countdown as the Iran war blocks the region’s main export artery, filling the countries’ storage tanks and threatening output cuts if the situation persists.—
Grant Smith,
Bloomberg,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Sylmar attraction first opened in 2014 and employs 15 people.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The service To minimize its environmental footprint, the hotel employs locals—from builders and gardeners to chefs and hotel staff—who are happy to advise on boat trips, hikes in the mountains, and the best restaurants in nearby villages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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The war with Iran continues to cause aviation chaos in the Middle East and beyond as some of the world’s busiest airports attempt to manage the fallout of airspace closures, with only a limited number of flights now departing the region.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Gunter continues to expand its offerings, with a music studio in the works that promises to build on the hotel’s legendary musical legacy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Landing a job that lasts over a decade is a blessing for any working actor.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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The gathering usually lasts around a week and is expected to conclude on March 11 this year.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Keeps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeps%20%28on%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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