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If most discussions are dominated by a few voices, or if disagreement is rare, that may indicate low psychological safety—regardless of what survey responses say.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025 -
As reported by First Post, official electoral data indicates a high turnout, with over 4.6 million people, or 25 per cent of eligible voters, voting by noon local time in Romania's election.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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Pollock suggests adding a mocktail garden bar, a flower bar, and mini takeaway baskets with wildflower seeds to tie the theme together in a memorable way.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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But others who are familiar with what the program does — and doesn’t do — suggest such claims are exaggerated or false.—
Christopher O’Donnell,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Some were fortunate to already be in Rome on trips scheduled long before white smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on May 8, signaling the papal conclave had chosen a new pope.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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In this light, vulnerability is not only a trait but a strategic one, signaling adaptability, emotional maturity and secure attachment.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Pereira was seemingly addressing frustration, as the post implied he felt disrespected by not getting placement in the main event for UFC 317 this summer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Jokic wasn’t the conniving villain implied by his pregame wardrobe.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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What started five years ago has now become a special ritual, carried out on birthdays, anniversaries, and other important occasions, signifying the strong connection between Olesya Pavlyuk and her husband, Filipp, who have been married for eight years.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Andy Murray’s logo features his initials and the No. 77, signifying his 2013 Wimbledon win, the first by a British player in 77 years.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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More: Trump stops South Africa aid over land act intended to address apartheid legacy South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has disputed Trump's claims about land confiscation and discrimination against white South Africans.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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The winery includes two unexpectedly salient attractions intended to enhance wine tourism in Azerbaijan.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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So don’t tell me there are only eight teams better than Miami, as Spoelstra inferred.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Range contraction of the Yangtze finless porpoise inferred from classic Chinese poems A graduate of UW-Whitewater, Monica Cull wrote for several organizations, including one that focused on bees and the natural world, before coming to Discover Magazine.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
5 May 2025
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“Point (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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