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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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Notably, the agency completed more than 85% of its internal affairs investigations within 180 days, a mark the department had struggled to reach in recent years.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026 -
But privately, there were times Halverson struggled.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Rumors have swirled about Urban moving on from Kidman and perhaps even cheating on her with several women, but Urban has denied all allegations.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 May 2026
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Claims of conspiracy, defamation and trespassing have swirled.—
DANA HEDGPETH THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
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Even the involuntary action of breathing was labored, and constantly faltering.—
Casey Ross,
STAT,
19 May 2026
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The Knicks should be heavily favored this series as the Cavs have labored through the playoffs, needing seven games to win in each round.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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Sweet potatoes can be baked, roasted, or boiled and pair well with both sweet and savory flavors, including cinnamon, butter, and olive oil.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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The right fielder worked a full count in the third inning.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Nuckles says that Sosnak, while born in Pittsburgh, lived for many years in Florida and worked as a minor league umpire.—
Christopher DeRose,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Other vehicles spun in the middle of the freeway as cars passed.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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The two-time Masters champion spun, glared at the spectator, grumbled under his breath and seemed to point out the person to security.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Debate over the safety of mifepristone has churned for more than 25 years.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Don’t miss suja, or black tea churned with butter and salt, which shows up everywhere from afternoon monastery visits to morning breakfast spreads.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Before Kate could respond, Emily whirled around and disappeared inside the house.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Only problem was, teammate Trevor Zegras whirled the rookie around by the neck, and the rest of the Flyers mobbed the ice and pinned Martone against the boards in a wild celebration worthy of a playoff victory.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Moiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moiled. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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