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Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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Upon his arrival, Thaksin was sentenced to eight years in prison on earlier corruption convictions, a term swiftly reduced to one year following a royal pardon.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Cutting convoy risk Army planners see cargo drones as a way to reduce dependence on traditional resupply convoys.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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And with Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon—considered the four major hyperscalers—projected to spend an eye-watering $700 billion on AI build-outs in 2026, these prices are unlikely to decrease anytime soon.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some teachers might use carts for a year or two instead of having their own classroom, but the district’s demographic study shows enrollment will continue to decrease, so that problem will go away.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Saks Global, owner of luxury brand Saks Fifth Avenue and discount division Saks Off 5th, is downsizing following its recent bankruptcy filing.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The once-robust plan to build 158,000 square feet of commercial space, including 77,000 square feet of office space, has been downsized.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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In addition, the measure would have significant negative economic impact on the Northern Colorado region, potentially diminish cherished and time-honored campus traditions, and erode the public safety infrastructure the campus has put in place to support students and the broader community.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Facial hair prevents the mask from properly sealing to your face, diminishing its guarantee of protection.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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To lessen the confusion during the long weekend, here are the businesses and establishments, such as banks and post offices, that will be open during the federal holiday.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The strategy not only reduces costs but also lessens Chinese companies’ exposure to geopolitical risks.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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That timeline by the end of the year would have coincided with an orbital alignment around the sun that would shorten the journey between Earth and Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Decision-making cycles are shortening.—
Christopher Vollmer,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Old European Cut diamonds, abbreviated as OEC diamonds, are those cut with a historic technique dating back to the early 19th century, according to VRAI.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 1976, the theater began its own TV show, called Second City Television (and usually abbreviated as SCTV).—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Minify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minify. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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