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as in comes
to come near or nearer
as the hour of his death was nighing
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Towels, bedding and linens are provided with a room, which also comes with touchscreen entertainment and information monitors.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Jeffrey comes before the crowd toward the end of the show — wearing a white mask and a red hoodie — and asks audience members to give testimonials.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Amore approaches the song with all the vocal ferocity of a wind chime; MORI’s chorus repeats the title phrase in monotone.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The new images reveal stunning details about what happens as a star approaches the end of its evolutionary life cycle.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Curated with Titanic historian Claes-Göran Wetterholm, the exhibition draws on decades of research into those who were on board and uses artifacts and historical records to reconstruct individual stories tied to the disaster.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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To compensate, the body relies on the lungs, kidneys, and liver, and draws on alkaline mineral reserves such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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But those long-term agreements will no longer be an option once the Modesto plant closes.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Silicon supply diversity —Google officially closes $32 billion Wiz deal.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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And the latest search for Malaysia Airlines’ MH370 comes up empty.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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When the Eagles think about the leaders on the team, Davis’ name comes up.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 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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The revelation comes as signs of strife between the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Office are beginning to surface as the search for Nancy Guthrie closes in on the two-week mark.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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In their place, players like Alyssa Thompson, Jaedyn Shaw, Ally Sentnor, Emma Sears, and even newer additions like Jameese Joseph have found their stride as the team nears 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying later this year.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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As the season progresses, gradually reduce the amount used as the end of August nears.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Nighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighs. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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