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Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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This, together with a higher standard deduction, reduced the number of taxpayers who itemize deductions.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Following Monday's trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will own 220 shares of GS, decreasing its weighting to about 4.35% from about 4.75%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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Revenue has remained relatively stagnant, decreasing slightly from $153 million to $152 million over the past year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Public sector downsizing has left a wave of experienced professionals—from educators and social workers to administrators, program managers and humanitarian aid workers—looking for a new purpose.—
Leslye Moore,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for the Trump administration to lay off tens of thousands of federal employees and downsize their agencies without seeking the approval of Congress.—
David G. Savage
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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The best wrinkle creams on Amazon prove that drugstore prices don't diminish efficacy.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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Incentives for the best and brightest foreign science students to come to the U.S. are diminishing at the same time its competitors are increasing their efforts to attract the strongest STEM researchers.—
Marc Zimmer,
The Conversation,
7 July 2025
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Because of the risk of cancellation, cruise lines often schedule a short sailing immediately following dry dock, to lessen the financial impact of a delay.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As most heavyweights, Adams is highly dangerous in the early rounds with that risk factor for his opponents lessening later in the fight.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Linking Brazil's Atlantic coast with the Pacific Ocean in Peru could shorten shipping times to Asian markets by as much as 12 days compared with current routes passing through the Panama Canal.—
Theo Burman
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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For injuries, vibration therapy can shorten healing time.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Bennett is a popular gender-neutral first name and can be abbreviated to Benny or Ben.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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Copyright is the subject of entire college courses, so keep in mind the following is heavily abbreviated.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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“Minify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minify. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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