as in to will
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Brunson shot 7-of-22 in the first three quarters, but went 5-of-9 to secure another clutch finish to will his team to its 12th consecutive postseason win.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026 -
The Heavy even willed the Brother Wallace stage name into existence.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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The five defendants were charged in connection with Perry’s death in an 18-count indictment handed down in August 2024.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Her spending also ticked up, bringing her cash on hand down to just more than $54,000.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Several students testified that Anthony was repeatedly asked to leave the Memorial High School tent before the confrontation escalated.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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That would leave the US emergency oil reserve with the least amount of oil since the early 1980s, when the economy was smaller and consumed less energy.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Ohtani took his turn in the third, sending a laser into the visitor’s bullpen.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Helix’s outfield turned in a memorable night, recording eight putouts.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Outside, the grounds strike a balance between playful and Zen-inspired, with a giant Jeff Koons balloon dog greeting visitors in the circular driveway—a whimsical touch that’s unlikely to convey with the property.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Composer Mac Quayle’s score plays a deep cello conveying deep dread.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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The government contends that because people are free NOT to give their location data to their tech provider, the data that the tech company does have must be turned over to police pursuant to a warrant.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Each stadium is turned over to FIFA about a month before the World Cup begins.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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“Pass (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28down%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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