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as in comes
to come near or nearer
as the hour of his death was nighing
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The incident comes as Mexico prepares to be a host country for this summer’s World Cup soccer extravaganza.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026 -
That’s where the accountability on Brunson comes into play.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Argentine forward Lucas Boye approaches the game in a similarly powerful fashion for Alaves.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Smith said the travel board work will increase as election day approaches on May 5.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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His advocacy for organ donation draws on firsthand experience supporting families through critical moments.—
Bruce Staley,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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The whole journey of these chefs who have to escape, with a ticking clock and real danger, draws on elements that are common to cinema all over the world.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Related Stories Of course, that number could climb, as there are usually a handful of surprises, last-minute launches and obscure entries (some of which self-submit) that appear just before the eligibility window closes.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The only other item on the agenda was the advisory vote on executive compensation, with top WBD executives set to get nine-figure payouts when the deal closes.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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If tension comes up with a coworker, pause and restate roles clearly to keep things moving.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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There is no national standard for how many hours of legal work in a day is too many, but the issue often comes up in arguments to a judge over what legal fees the winning side in a case can recover from the losing side.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Stocks also rallied on the news, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closed at record highs, their third straight record closes in a row.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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The dual-class structure is set to expire in October 2032—a year after Bhusri’s performance window closes in early 2031.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Iran rebuilds stockpile of missiles and drones A senior Iranian military official said Iran has begun rebuilding its stockpile of weapons and munitions as the two-week ceasefire nears to expire, state media reported.—
Azhar Sukri,Terri Cullen,Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Kane County Board is reallocating some more COVID-19 relief funds to things like HVAC improvement projects within the county, as the deadline to spend these funds nears.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Nighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighs. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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