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While none of the commodities are traded as widely as oil, the surge indicates how ripple effects from the Middle East conflict could end up restricting production of the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advances.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Preliminary findings indicate a Mercedes was traveling at a high rate of speed while navigating a curve when the driver lost control.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The investigation suggests corruption extends to the most senior ranks of South Africa’s establishment, but also demonstrates authorities’ willingness to do something about it after years of complacency, one of the journalists who uncovered the graft told the Financial Times.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the document suggests Florida agencies have been assigned more funding than those in any other state through the federal 287(g) program — a controversial initiative that deputizes local officers to carry out limited immigration enforcement duties.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Together, the reports signal a possible escalation in the Iran -war — the fallout of which has already rattled markets and raised fears of broader supply chain disruptions and higher global prices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Calls for unity imply that there’s a divide, but attendees had varying views on its scope and cause.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The quote implies that only someone who understands the pinnacle of both the jewelry and art of the Graff, and the horological engineering of the Patek, can appreciate the value of an Aston Martin.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hose and closeout crew teammate Christian Warriner, an Orion technician, know their job signifies the final inches before a 600,000-mile journey.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Green stars, which signify environmental practices, are also awarded.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Supporters said the bill is intended to address ongoing concerns about insurance availability following destructive wildfires across the region.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative icon Charlie Kirk, have revealed who prosecutors intend to call to the stand and also asked the court to delay the preliminary hearing.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Content built with this pattern in mind tends to appear more often because the model doesn’t need to infer what the writer meant.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
Ascend Agency,
20 Mar. 2026
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Almost every time a scientist uses measurements to infer something about the world, the central limit theorem is buried somewhere in the methods.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Point (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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