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as in modeling
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as in variegating
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As drone threats continue to evolve, defense programs such as Land 156 are expected to play a key role in shaping the next generation of battlefield surveillance and force protection technologies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026 -
Members can explore new ideas from the neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, artists, philosophers, and other innovators shaping the future.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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Despite the many hazards, backyard cookouts have survived–and thankfully techniques evolved into a greener, cleaner, high-tech art and science without striping away the basic principles of cooking under the stars with fire.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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As the mid-2010s continued, Barcelona increasingly pulled from Catalan’s flag and motifs, weaving yellow and orange accents into collars, trim, sleeve details, and striping.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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In the case of Oz, a team of producers and AI specialists produced an entirely new version of the 1939 classic, tailoring it to the unique dimensions and fidelity of Sphere.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Traditionally, presidents have responded to this burden by tailoring the part to the occasion.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Last month’s Salesman release deviated from the historic pair’s colorblocking ever so slightly with the midsole making greater use of red, but no such deviation is see on the sole of Awake’s (speckling excluded).—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
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California Highway Patrol officers began pursuing a vehicle matching the suspect's description near Castaic Lake.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Sasha opted for a white off-shoulder top with a matching skirt, paired with a thick brown belt featuring a large circular buckle.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Rumours break like waves in some nameless river, dappling our sleeves with falsehood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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The ballpark’s roof was open, the sun still dappling the downtown Miami skyline beyond left field at the start -- a beautiful tableau.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 27,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Human Rights Watch accused the US of conditioning lifesaving health assistance on access to surveillance data in bilateral health agreements with several countries, including Ethiopia and Rwanda.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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That federal statute emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment for juvenile defendants, and as such strongly discourages pretrial detention for minors or conditioning their release on the posting of bail.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Additionally, unlike traditional bleaching which tends to give fabrics a flat look, Zero allows marbling.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The lack of marbling, fat, and bone diminishes the beefy taste of these cuts.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Patterning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterning. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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