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In light of modern threat scenarios—particularly the widespread use of drones and loitering munitions—the Skyranger closes a critical capability gap for Western armed forces.
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On one particular muggy day, there had been only a few young men loitering outside before their swim.
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But for a growing number of older people, those retirement years are arriving with lingering debt problems attached.
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Irving remains on the roster amid lingering questions about his future after missing all of last season.
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These teams aren't waiting to feel each other out.
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The White House press pool was still waiting at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for Vance’s departure on Thursday night just before that White House statement came out.
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Indeed, Ederson has moments where he can be caught dawdling with the ball, hoping for an opening that doesn’t always arrive.
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Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.
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“Overstaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstaying. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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