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Rust on the pump indicates exposure to water or iron bacteria, which can cause clogs.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
16 Apr. 2026 -
The bright red blood was the literal red flag of colorectal cancer, compared to the darker, or black and tarry blood that often indicates upper gastrointestinal bleeding.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Still, the memo signals the city has not abandoned affordable housing as a goal.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Creating that kind of structure, Manning suggests, is essential to easing the pressure teachers carry long after the school day ends.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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While members of the Brassica family can be affected by disease or pests, Speight suggests looking for a disease-resistant hybrid Brussels sprouts variety.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
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The change in coma chemistry observed by the team implies that the internal chemistry of 3I/ATLAS differs from its external chemistry.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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This is exactly what its name implies – gold bullion investments that are less than one troy ounce, or a fraction of that traditional measurement.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In collaboration with global theatrical partners, the new premium large format (PLF) certification signifies a theater meets rigorous technical standards for the ultimate moviegoing experience.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Magyar's party winning the election signifies Hungarian voters’ rejection of Orbán’s far-right movement.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Points (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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