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Noun
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Moore said the plan should focus on prevention and intervention programs for high-risk young people while expanding education and workforce development programs.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
28 May 2026 -
And trapped inside payment systems that reward activity more reliably than prevention.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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On Chawinga’s breakthrough goal, she was positioned well for a deflection off Boston’s keeper.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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It’s been presented annually since 2016-17, and the recipient is determined by a statistical formula incorporating the metrics of deflections, loose balls recovered, charges drawn, screen assists, contested shots and box outs.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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“Obviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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