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Noun
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Paul Rogers, a DNR fire prevention specialist, said 80% of the fires that get out of control every year in Michigan are caused by humans, with many of those fires starting as small, intended burns.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026 -
For acne prevention and clearing, as well as less congested, smaller-looking pores, this serum is a standout product.—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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Sané scored off a short pass from Havertz, a diagonal shot between the legs of Miles Robinson that appeared to take a slight deflection off the defender and beat goalkeeper Matt Freese to the far post.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Rookie safety Louis Moore had a deflection of a Cam Miller pass.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Obviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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