as in amelioration
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This week, hurricane forecasters at Colorado State University predicted 13 named storms, with six strengthening to hurricanes and two reaching major hurricane strength with sustained winds of 111 miles per hour or greater.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
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The benefits include more calories burned, greater muscle strengthening, and improved endurance.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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The money would fund not only improvements inside the stadium but also bridges and roads outside, along with security enhancements.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Pergine gives her lip enhancement with hyaluronic acid filler and routine neurotoxin treatments, which help her TMJ pain.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rain chances increase this afternoon with a focus from midafternoon through a bit beyond sunset expected.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Pentagon's budget request this year also asked for more than $70 billion to procure missiles and related equipment, a nearly threefold increase compared to last year.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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So the fact the rebuild will only last one season, if completed on time, rather than two means Villa can compensate for the shortfall in revenue initially, but experience a notable upturn in that second year.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The upturn is a bullish intermediate-term catalyst, supporting a bigger relief rally in the weeks ahead.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the series, Swisher tests a variety of biotech breakthroughs and wellness trends for herself (think ketamine, red light and sound therapy).—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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After last season’s franchise-record 30 wins, the Atlanta Dream are pushing toward another breakthrough year.—
AJC Sports,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the election, Larson said her top priorities if elected include prioritizing the betterment of North Kansas City’s parks and growing community engagement.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Dedicate your efforts to the betterment of all.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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As Hollywood’s presence in Illinois grows, state lawmakers last year expanded the film and TV subsidy program to include the uplift.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Opened in 2018, the stand-alone Starbucks on Cicero Avenue provided a great canvas for the refresh, said Stephenie Rychlik, a design director for Starbucks whose team is overseeing the uplift at all 200 Chicago-area stores.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Melioration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melioration. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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