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Although Matthew knows better, his fears recur: Does his fumbling with the lines signal the beginning of Alzheimer’s, dementia? Some days, his spin on life is triumphant, if willed: Still kicking!—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025 -
And Matthews looked like a leader, willing his team to a win.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Price was handed down a 10-year prison term that will also be followed by five years of supervised release.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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For all these incidents, the stewards had to go through a hearing with the relevant parties, analyze footage, consult the rulebook and then hand down their rulings — all of which had to be detailed in the FIA’s decision documents system.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The experiment was constructed to leave the model with only two real options: accept being replaced or attempt blackmail to preserve its existence.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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That left officials urging victims and survivors to come forward and work with authorities to ensure accountability.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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In ever more apocalyptic language, Trump has sought to unify his MAGA movement with strongman pledges to defend Americans from millions of hostile foreigners seeking to storm the country and to root out enemy aliens within.—
Julia Preston,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Oct. 2024
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The film follows a ragtag group of actors (played by Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, among other stars) from an ‘80s sci-fi series who aliens unexpectedly abduct during a convention appearance.—
Matt Juul,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 July 2023
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Warren, called up from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day to provide the bullpen with a fresh arm, turned in a strong effort with 2 2/3 innings pitched in a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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Breaking out with a memorable turn in A24’s horror hit Talk to Me, which brought them their second AACTA Award nomination, Terakes can currently be seen playing Jeri Blood in the Marvel series Ironheart airing on Disney+.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would later convey his plans directly to Trump.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
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Confidence – Speaking and acting in ways that convey belief in your value, ideas, and contributions.—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The suspect's dog had also been recovered and turned over to a humane society for care, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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Staff members who have seen the vast majority of executive leaders turn over in the last 10 months.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The women, who have partnered on previous projects, are proposing to remake the office building with 247 residential units deed restricted for families earning 30% to 80% of the area median income, or what’s considered affordable housing.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Land with no clear owner The lack of a clear will or deed often happens due to inadequate access to – and distrust of – the legal system.—
Rusty Smith,
The Conversation,
11 June 2025
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“Pass (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28down%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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