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Jalen Brunson, the captain, who willed this organization to this point time and time again with clutch performances, put up a cool 23 points.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
17 May 2025 -
But like a car, AI only goes where the driver wills its wheels.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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That motion was briefly delayed by a federal judge on April 18, before Wednesday's decision was handed down.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Over time, Hawaii’s diverse communities have evolved homespun amalgams of favorite dishes handed down from generation to generation, creating a foodie nirvana.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The aspirational numbers are dazzling but many details are undefined, with much left to be decided down the road in a world fraught with geopolitical and economic impediments.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Back in 2023, The Sun claimed that Brown left the U.K. after his tour instead of meeting with police about the nightclub incident.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
18 May 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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His early career, however, was marked by several more enigmatic turns in films like Clay Pigeons (1998) and Gus Van Sant's Psycho remake (1998).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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Also known for turns in series like Marco Polo, Deadly Class, and Top Boy, he’s represented by attorney Robert Wallerstein at Hirsch, Wallerstein, Hayum.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Lamia and Saeed are thoroughly engaging characters, and the young actors playing them convey strength and defiance beyond their years.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Her face conveys, anger, fear, sorrow, resilience, curiosity.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Now, the Dodgers appear poised to turn over the catching position to some combination of Smith and Rushing, who can also serve as a left-handed bat off the bench.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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And in October, the board dismissed a case involving another incident at East Mesa partly because probation officials declined to turn over records.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Berger’s West Holden project will have 44 of 77 units deed restricted at 80% AMI.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Challenger would deed 10 acres for the park to the city, which would design, build, and operate it.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Pass (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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