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Desperate to will his team back into the game, the veteran guard knocked down a series of timely 3s throughout the second half.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026 -
The Wolves then willed one shot after another through the bucket.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Judge David Guten did not wait to hand down a ruling.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Judge Thad Scudder handed down the sentence, which also includes $3,000 in court fees.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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These learnings now sit at the foundation of the Buahan concept and not only ensure that the hotel leaves a positive impact on the community, but also provide guests a level of immersion into the Balinese way of life that few other hotels of this caliber have managed to deliver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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That leaves a sicker, older, more expensive pool of enrollees, which pushes up premiums for everyone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Wilson was making a left turn in his silver Toyota Tacoma at a Tamarac intersection and had the right of way.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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And on Wednesday against Gotham FC in New Jersey, Smith turned in the first clean sheet in club history as Denver notched its first-ever win over the defending NWSL champions.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Musically, the singer-songwriter presents us with 13 tracks of sonic elegance, featuring electronic touches and mesmerizing guitars that convey nostalgia while also reflecting the overflowing joy of someone who has overcome an emotional crisis.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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That could imply staff changes or bringing in new people, as well as adjustments to the models used to forecast the economy and communications strategy the Fed uses to convey its policy outlook to markets and the public.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, residents and business owners packed city hall to ask questions about what could happen to the area if the city's operations are turned over to Paulding County—a move mandated by SB 630.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The body has been turned over to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause and manner of death of the man.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Pass (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28down%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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