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Start the conversation, make your point clearly, and let the response shape what happens next instead of adjusting midstream.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026 -
In the clinical trials, most of these problems have been managed by adjusting the dose or adding supportive medications.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the local level, laws and practices regulating gun dealers can vary widely from city to city.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In much the same way, the government could pass new laws regulating AI firms’ commercial activities.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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While new media have become part of journalists’ everyday workflow, the constant evolution of digital platforms poses ongoing challenges in adapting to new tools and managing the pressures of constant connectivity.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The spotlight is going to be on offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and his new scheme, along with quarterback Jalen Hurts adapting to the new scheme and making improvements in 2025, but the Eagles have added explosive rookies who can create separation and make plays in the open field.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The First Gulf War really had a catalytic effect in shaping how China thought about its own military modernization program.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit brought together leaders shaping the future of entertainment marketing and spotlighted the growth of the creator economy, strategies for how brands can reconnect with audiences and more.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Jones and Rozier have been linked to bet rigging in seven pro games in 2023 and 2024.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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He was also found to have clinched his second term as president through a ballot-rigging scheme.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The other thing is conditioning.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Iran has also floated the possibility of conditioning broader access to the strait on yuan settlement — a proposal that would formalize what is already happening in practice.—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, new media have led to an abundance of information sources and communications, which, in turn, has led to niche marketing and polarization of content, in some cases with news organizations tailoring their content to liberal or conservative audiences.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to a Dallas College spokesperson, the Ford ASSET program is one example of the strong partnerships the school has built with local employers, tailoring curriculum to match workforce needs.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In between, Michael Carrick took United to Stamford Bridge and won, putting the club on the brink of Champions League qualification.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Longtime friends and streetwear giants Nigo and Jun Takahashi are putting their minds together once again — and now with Nike in the mix.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Phasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phasing. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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