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as in intrusion
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as in swelling
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The cyber intrusion appeared to use similar tactics and techniques employed by a Chinese hacking effort known as Salt Typhoon, which penetrated major telecommunications providers in an unprecedented breach, according to the source with knowledge of the matter.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026 -
However, the company has not explained why the intrusion went undetected for so long.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bell's Palsy typically results from inflammation or swelling of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII), and is often linked to viral infections that that impact the nerve.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Both suffer from cerebral swelling (an oddly specific detail).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Las Vegas performer who sued Taylor Swift for trademark infringement last week is asking a federal judge to drop the curtain on any drink tumblers, brushes, or other merchandise bearing Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album title while the case proceeds.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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In October 2024, record labels Universal, Warner, and Sony got a win over Grande when the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit decided the ISP was liable for contributory copyright infringement.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
11 Oct. 2022
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Magyar may be charged with and convicted of some violation of the law that disqualifies him from public life.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Violence is used to enforce discipline, and those accused of theft or rule violations may be executed or disappeared.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The media mogul opted for a light-brown suede jacket with puff sleeves, layered over a ruffle blouse that was tucked into her wide-leg jeans.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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The unusual survival of the snack soon sparked reactions online, with many commentators joking about the resilience of the popular cheese puffs.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Bible teaches us to seek forgiveness for transgressions and repentance for our mistakes.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Whitney is willing to let Demi take a mental health day, but for Taylor, this is Demi’s most serious transgression.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Simple and stylish, this small microwave uses classic dial control knobs to set the timer up to 35 minutes and adjust the cooking power.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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There’s no flavoring your instrument outside of its own knobs or pre-amp, nor is there any gain to get overdrive.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Obtrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrusion. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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