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Continue reading … SCHOOL SHAKEUP — Smith College 'makes a mockery' of all-women status by admitting transgender students, education watchdog says.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026 -
At an earlier point in the video, Jones is plunged into a bathtub of white paint, seemingly in a mockery of cosmetic skin-lightening.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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While half of the analysts polled by LSEG have a buy or strong buy rating, the average price target implies a pullback of more than 12% over the next year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Showing emotion could make someone a target.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The check was requested by a relative after friends and family had not heard from the victims, officials said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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During the sentencing hearing, statements from the victims’ parents were read aloud before the court.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 May 2026
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The incident took place soon after the onset of the Israel-Hamas war and became a lightning rod as tensions between supporters of Israel and Palestinians soared across the nation.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The hematologist-oncologist quickly became a lightning rod by rejecting rare disease therapies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Everyone else would be a sitting duck, or at the very least extremely annoyed.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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As labor complications ensue, a blizzard rages outside trapping the family in their home – sitting ducks for whatever sinister presence might be in there with them.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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His robust jaw muscles gave him an advantage at snapping at large prey.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Having both metals arranged in this way turns the stinger into a biological spear capable of punching through tough hides or exoskeletons of prey.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Her rebuke came after a session that saw the Legislature and McLean butt heads again, particularly on LGBTQ+ rights.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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Thor is now a circus clown — not even a funny one at that — relegated to being the butt of Star-Lord's unfunny jokes and the least-serious Avenger.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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Charlotte has long been a franchise laughingstock, dare say always.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Their antics made Huntington Beach a national laughingstock — but Gates and his pals so far have had the last giggle.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Pilgarlic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgarlic. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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