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The declaration was adopted in Paris by the Coalition of the Willing and sets out what leaders said was a framework for lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia, set in international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Although Britain and France had previously stated their willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine following a ceasefire, Starmer said that this agreement sets out the legal framework for allowing their forces to operate there.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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The treatment clears out parasites and provides temporary prevention, regardless of whether the child has a fever or other symptoms.—
Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Even if Denver clears out $10 million in cap space in the form of Jonas Valanciunas’ non-guaranteed salary, will there be enough room for the front office to both negotiate a new deal that pays Watson market value and fill out the rest of the roster?—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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Convinced that these images faithfully represent America, a group of villagers sets off for the New World.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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The comedy horror film revolves around Brian (Tyler Perry) forbidding his daughter Tiffany (Diamond White) from attending a frat party, which sets off a string of Halloween pranks.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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As long as the flight takes off and lands, the transaction feels complete.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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From there, the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway takes off, a 68-mile loop with tunnels and bridges that cuts through the park and the surrounding Black Hills National Forest.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Park stages Man-su’s homicide attempts as slapstick set pieces in which our clumsy antihero himself barely gets out alive.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda gets out of a Tesla Motor’s Roadster electric car with Tesla Motors Chief Exective Officer Elon Musk (behind car) upon their arrival at a news conference in Tokyo November 12, 2010.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The American Psychiatric Association (APA) puts out the tome known in the field as the DSM-5.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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Each year, Condé Nast Traveler puts out their annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey (this year, the 38th edition) for thousands of adventurers to vote on the best in travel, from airports to hotels to resorts.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Unlike nitrogen, which easily escapes from soil into the air or groundwater, phosphorus sticks to soil particles.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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When air leaks through that shell, heated or cooled air escapes, and the HVAC system has to work harder to keep up.—
Brynn Cooksey,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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But the couple have yet to conceive an heir, so when Jerome absconds and his dashing friend Manfred (Galitzine) arrives with dastardly intentions, Hero (Corrin), Cherry’s wily and loyal maid, is forced to concoct a plan to distract Manfred by telling captivating stories about rebellious women.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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What happens, for instance, when a licensed privateer with a valid letter of marque and reprisal absconds with several million dollars from a criminal organization?—
Rick Bennett,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Lights out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lights%20out. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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