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But the try was scrubbed after video replay showed Cupido's pass was forward.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026 -
Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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While some political observers are brushing off speculation that a deluge of ballots could allow Steyer to crawl into the top two, conservative activists are keeping a close watch.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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But officials and executives brushed off regional tensions and security implications, insisting that the ferry is just for tourism.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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However, several sightings of what were believed to be great whites attacking seals actually turned out to be the elusive dusky shark, John Chisholm, adjunct scientist at the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Such seeds turn out to be a limiting factor, with plenty of favorable environments never producing or supporting tropical cyclones.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
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If black soot has collected around the rim of the jar, gently wipe it away with a tissue while the glass is still slightly warm, or use a damp cloth once the candle has fully cooled.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Simply dampen it and wipe it across any of your leafy pals who have accumulated a coating over time.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
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They were swept in the wild-card round by the eventual World Series champion Texas Rangers.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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The size of Ohio’s tax break skyrocketed, dwarfing previous projections, as opposition to data centers is sweeping through cities, suburbs and towns there and prompting lawmakers to form a committee to study the impact.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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One of its findings was that those countries that prioritized transitioning to clean energy alongside electrification and efficiency saved some $260 billion in fossil fuel import costs last year, with savings expected to grow substantially this year.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Approximately $310 million will support cleaning efforts of buses, trains, facilities, stations and stops.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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No one, perhaps, relishes the thought of combing through a credit report, shopping around for car insurance or parsing a bank statement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Firefighters then evacuated residents from a nearby apartment complex, and others combed through debris of the two-story building, searching for people who may have been trapped.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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How to Keep Windowsills Clean The best way to keep windowsills clean is to add dusting them to your regular cleaning routine.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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The nose features vanilla and caramel alongside bright red fruit, citrus, and a light floral lift, all dusted with clove and black pepper.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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