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But what really screws up Julia are the deliveries.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Kyle tries to jump up the wall, lands awkwardly, and screws up his ankle.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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And then Ron somehow blunders his way into getting the number jacked up to $100,000 in return for their silence.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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Dominic Zvada boots a 31-yard field goal to give the Wolverines the lead.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Dec. 2025
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But the Royals and Guardians play each other this week, which muddles up the math a little bit (especially if Kansas City wins the series and hops the Guardians for second place).—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Relying on such sources is misleading and muddles the comparison with Chicago, which has better public transit than Philadelphia.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Geillis, on her quest to install Bonnie Prince Charlie on the throne, murders her husband as a blood sacrifice and walks through the stones.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Her unscrupulous, power-hungry uncle Claudius (Kôji Yakusho) murders his own brother to become king.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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How anyone ascended Drifter’s Escape truly boggles the mind.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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And to say stuff to try to undermine the United States in the midst of a world-changing conflict just boggles my mind.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … FACT CHECK – Washington Post botches Israel-Gaza history leading to major correction.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This exposure damages the DNA in skin cells and can trigger changes that cause those cells to grow out of control and turn cancerous.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Paralytic polio occurs when the virus damages motor neurons that control muscles.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Piffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piffles. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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