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The Klan hit its highest membership in 1924 in part due to a sympathetic governor and legislature, according to IHS.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025 -
From patriarch Randolph onward, the Murdaughs are not a sympathetic group.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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And while cobras are shy, nonhostile creatures, would-be combatants would do well to bookmark our tips on how to survive a cobra bite.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
4 Nov. 2022
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But in this case, what lies behind the first door is not a dark and dreary cave but a vast field of blowing grass, visible far-off castles, unexplored ruins, hostile and nonhostile characters of all sorts, and several glowing trees planted at key locations on the map.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2022
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Vacherot triumphed 6-3, 6-4, to reach his first ATP final at tour level, moving one match away from capping one of the most extraordinary performances of the year, in the part of the season most hospitable to the unexpected.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Owner and innkeeper John Lavin took over the three-story home, built in 1890, in 2021, and the property continues to charm guests with its creative design, hospitable amenities, and home-away-from-home atmosphere.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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With nearly one-third of Los Angeles County's 10 million residents being foreign-born, the declaration has significant social and economic implications, especially for immigrant and mixed-status families.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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London said she was inspired to run as a first-time candidate because of the current social and political backdrop.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Tuesday administrative order from the court bars civil arrests, without a warrant, of a party or witness to proceedings at the local courthouse, within and around any of the Cook County courthouses.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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The bureau’s work has led to nearly $20 billion in direct relief to consumers and $5 billion in civil penalties for alleged wrongdoing.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Half Moon Bay weigh-off began in 1974, when the California town barely edged out Circleville, Ohio, in an amiable contest for the fictitious title of pumpkin capital of the world.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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However, beneath the makeup, amiable veneer and his seemingly normal brickfront home lurked unbelievable darkness — and a putrid odor that ultimately did him in.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Will that mean a five-year, $150 million deal or a more club-friendly contract around $130 million?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Outlook used to be complex and unfriendly, but Microsoft has replaced it with a far sleeker and faster version, which is surprisingly pleasant to work with.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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The home at 4573 Greenview Drive unfolds across 4,523 square feet with four en suite bedrooms and pleasant surprises around every corner.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Nonantagonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonantagonistic. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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