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That’s where the sandwich comes in — a mockery of the military presence, so obviously ineffective that it was supposed to make the whole situation look stupid.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025 -
So a mockery, yes, a lesson or a vision for the future, definitely not.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
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While the United Nations references attacks, its reporting has not detailed deaths or specified the targets.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The decision sparked a firestorm on social media — where much of the debate around these issues is taking place — and Jackson-Smith was the target of abusive and threatening comments from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The remains of about 1,100 victims are unidentified, the OCME said.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But a law enforcement official briefed on the case told CNN Radford had a disagreement with one of the victims on Tuesday.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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On top of that, proxy votes have become increasingly politicized, particularly in the US, where environmental or social issues have become a lightning rod.—
Sarah Keohane Williamson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Naomi Osaka was a tennis phenomenon — having won two Grand Slam titles by age 22 — who soon became a lightning rod over the subject of mental health in sports.—
Skyler Trepel Published,
EW.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Humans are sitting ducks for this application of an intimate, emotional chat bot that provides constant validation without the friction of having to deal with another person’s needs.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Drones like the Shahed which fly in a straight line with no attempt to evade ought to be sitting ducks.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The team believes that these parasites can directly infect the otters themselves instead of their prey.—
Laura Baisas Aug 14,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
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They are known for being ambush predators who lie in wait until their prey comes along, usually feasting on small mammals or birds.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Buckle the butt crack with your best pal for 400 miles.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
7 Aug. 2025
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Of course, part of the problem is self-inflicted: Sloppy work crews leave manholes open and expose the cables to potential damage from nesting animals or a stray cigarette butt that ignites tumbleweed and melts the cables.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Aug. 2025
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However, the White Sox still remain a laughingstock.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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Their egos hurt, many of these frustrated, self-indulgent stars lashed out, turning the Yankees into a laughingstock of infighting, dysfunction, and needless drama amidst a championship drought of more than a decade.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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“Pilgarlic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgarlic. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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