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The decision earned Weiss heavy criticism and accusations that the move was politically motivated, which CBS has denied.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026 -
That pursuit, like most things in her life, was motivated by care for her students.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Below, shop the best little black dresses inspired by Michele’s posh, minimalist look for under $60 at Amazon, including knee-length, midi, and maxi options.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The event was the brainchild of country singer Willie Nelson, who was inspired by fellow musician Bob Dylan to hold a concert to raise money for American farmers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The new ‘energized you’ is recognized by others as beyond your usual self.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Pillow is energized by the historical context a client is drawn to.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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The stick shift induced new fear.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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In August 2024, I was induced at 40 weeks following a healthy pregnancy, but developed preeclampsia in the hospital.—
Tina Sturdevant,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Preliminary findings from the train's black box showed the emergency braking system was activated only about 100 meters, or roughly 330 feet, before impact, which was not enough distance to stop the train in time, according to Thai PBS, as cited by the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The California Highway Patrol never issued an Amber Alert because Lee’s vehicle had already crossed into Mexico before the alert could be activated; an Endangered Missing Advisory was issued instead on July 11.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Perhaps most widely known as the voice of Olaf in Disney’s blockbuster Frozen franchise, Gad has appeared in more than two dozen film and television projects, both live-action and animated, over the last two decades and change.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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But with this film, which is not being framed as specifically a kids movie, but an all-audience, four-quadrant epic that happens to be animated, Burke explained that story and the film’s emotional impact need to be front of center.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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“Motived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motived. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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