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as in to get (away)
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The Knicks outscored the Hawks by 96 points over the final three games after the Hawks got out to a 2-1 series lead.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026 -
Many, if not the majority, of folks involved with golf recognize that the technology in both golf balls and modern drivers has gotten out of hand.—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The agreement calls for an immediate end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and sets out expectations for the next phase of talks, which will tackle more challenging issues, mainly the future of Iran's nuclear program.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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After the milking is completed, at sunset, the sheep set out once again toward Mount Nemrut, and their dusty journey begins.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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More storms and rain will be possible early Tuesday but should clear out by late morning for Primary Day with afternoon temperatures back in the 80s.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Investigators are probing the possibility that the operator may have been financially motivated, clearing out space to accept more dogs from shelters across the state — and the $400 to $1,450 payment that came with each dog.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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The photo of Kyle and Amanda leaving the reunion and laughing went viral, which also set off some conspiracies among the very normal fandom of these shows.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Activewear brand Lululemon is in hot water in China after a promotional event held on the Great Wall appeared to mistakenly feature a Japanese drum – setting off an online furor.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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According to police reports and court records, Kisakye, 27, of Randolph, used his insider knowledge of the couple’s home to break in, unlock their safe, then make off with large diamonds, gold, watches, and pearls.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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Still, the traits — big arm, mobile, able to make off-schedule throws — stood out.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Firefighters, meanwhile, put out the fire from a makeshift engine that Gary Fire Department leaders crafted for the event.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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There’s different reasons for putting out music.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2026
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Kentucky State Police confirmed that Suresh's dog was also struck by a vehicle after escaping onto the interstate and died.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Meanwhile, young people are trying to escape algorithmic environments in search of true human connection.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The 24-year-old Koné was taken off on a stretcher at BC Place after Qatar’s Assim Madibo caught him from behind in the 54th minute of Canada’s 6-0 rout, with Marsch saying the sound of the impact was audible from the sidelines.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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During that time, the suspects took the woman's bracelet off her wrist without her knowing before taking off, according to police.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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“Light out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20out. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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