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Noun
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He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026 -
While the independent committee supporting Coyne is backed by Local 89, a laborers union, Crosby has been endorsed by the city’s largest labor union — the Municipal Employees Association — and the region’s largest labor organization, the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Apply Beneficial Nematodes Some microscopic worms can act as natural predators to grubs.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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White mushy larvae known as grubs are taking over Lincoln Square neighborhood parks just as warmer weather sets in — again.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Navvies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navvies. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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