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The census data helps county applications for state or federal funding because population growth indicates an area’s expansion and financial needs for more infrastructure, Breitzke said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026 -
The source indicates this is particularly crucial for the institution at large.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie heading toward release, Black’s Tokyo appearance signals that the sequel’s promotional tour is shaping up to be every bit as entertaining as the first.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some have gone further, publicly chewing khat on the campaign trail, a gesture that signals solidarity and which has become something of a ritual in Kenyan electoral cycles, with aspiring leaders competing to demonstrate the sincerity of their commitment to khat farmers and traders.—
Joseph Maina,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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As its name suggests, this is among Montreal’s smallest boutique hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Research also suggests that state and federal gas taxes are just one component of a complex pricing scheme that includes the global price of oil and other factors, the group said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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That implies helium supply won’t be restored anytime soon, pointed out Christopher Ecclestone, principal and mining strategist at Hallgarten & Company.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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That implies your doctors and trainers and everyone involved get to take a look at it.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 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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Every bottle of Château Angélus bears an image of a church bell, which signifies the three churches that surround the natural amphitheater of the estate’s principal vineyard.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Points (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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