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Some were seen walking away after escaping the aircraft.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026 -
Despite living and walking the streets of Philadelphia 250 years ago, the research conducted by America's Founding Fathers continues to play a pivotal role in helping scientists understand how the Earth's climate is changing.—
Brandon Goldner,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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On June 19, Hathaway casually stepped into the frame of her Instagram Reel in a white maxiskirt and matching blouse, dropping her arms to cradle her growing baby bump before walking out of the shot.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 June 2026
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Police responded to the home and were met by Mao, covered in blood, walking out of a side gate with holding his phone with his arms and hands raised above his head.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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“Locking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locking%20out. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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