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There proves a fundamental, existential dilemma.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026 -
In its defense, the Pacifica is the exception that proves my rule.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
11 Mar. 2026
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Satellite analysis by the AP shows that the school, as well as other targets struck the same day, had characteristics visible from the air that could have identified them as civilian sites before they were struck.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter, a court docket shows Thursday.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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And Amanda Robles nails all of it, which is quite an accomplishment for someone who is making her national tour debut.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Row nails the kind of minimalism that feels both deliberate and easy; Khaite balances modern sensibility with timeless tailoring; Loro Piana transforms the most basic essentials into quietly exceptional objects.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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In a landscape where speed to value often determines competitive advantage, that acceleration can be decisive.—
Ruba Borno,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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If there is an increase from year to year, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, or CPI-W, that determines the percentage of the COLA.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The study demonstrates a new level of miniaturization and scalability for optical beam-combining hardware used in high-power laser systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the magnitude of these surges varies by context, the temporal clustering of activity in both cases demonstrates that social media visibility is driven by discrete political and moral shocks rather than sustained baseline engagement.—
Arnaud Kurze,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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The agreement between the union and OSPM includes a 10-day grace period for rent payments, establishes a schedule for major repairs and formally recognizes the union, along with any future unions in buildings owned by Ostro.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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The result establishes Mercedes as the clear championship favorite at the outset of the 2026 season after its drivers qualified first and second and achieved maximum points.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cooking beans low and slow with bacon ensures full flavor with few ingredients and not much hands-on time.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Before the nail-guns and hammers go to work, Stephanie Martinez ensures safety comes first.—
Irene Gonzalez,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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An unusual and lengthy dispute, professor says Underwood is one of tens of thousands of patients left navigating the fallout between the Broward hospitals and Florida Blue, which insures about a third of the state’s population and has a strong presence in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Kaiser is a nonprofit organization that both insures people and treats them.—
Ariel Hart,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Nails (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nails%20%28down%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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