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as in struggled
to devote serious and sustained effort
miners moiling all day in the sunless recesses of the earth
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Germany, whose 10 goals in the group stage were tied for the most of any team, struggled to find a way through Paraguay's 4-5-1 setup.
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Even as her body struggled, Gifford noted her sense of humor never disappeared.
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Controversy swirled over the state’s election system after days passed without a result.
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The rumors swirled and commentators demanded to know if the couple was legit or not.
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On the same pitch earlier, South Africa labored past Bangladesh by four wickets and waited for India's fate.
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England impressed in an exciting 4-2 win over historic overperformers Croatia while another pre-tournament favorite, Portugal, labored to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
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The savory dumplings can be boiled, sautéed, or topped with onions and sour cream for extra flavor.
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Potatoes that have been boiled, baked, or microwaved have less resistant starch than those that have been cooked and then chilled (as in potato salad).
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Before volunteering at the church, Ugboaja worked for a decade as a certified nursing assistant at DHR Health in Edinburg, Texas, according to the diocese.
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The family worked with the FBI to craft a response, but there was no email back.
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After the collision, the Toyota spun several times, and DeVito was thrown out of his vehicle.
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Lozano's firm probed clients for issues at home or work, then spun them as abuse cases that didn't meet the threshold for these humanitarian programs, according to attorneys representing dozens of her old clients.
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Indianapolis and central Indiana was under a tornado watch until early June 18, as severe weather churned its way across the Midwest in two rounds of storms.
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Joe Picard perched atop a precarious mound of 300-plus-pound high-explosive shells as his ship churned toward Normandy’s beaches.
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Dick took one look and whirled in mid-air.
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So Anikpo, a psychiatric physician assistant, didn't think to discuss the crackdown with their 9-year-old son Zeke, even as helicopters whirled over their South Minneapolis neighborhood.
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“Moiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moiled. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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