pons asinorum

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Noun
  • Mass firings, communication freezes, political interference in the CDC’s scientific mission and a revolving door of leaders have created a challenging work environment for the CDC’s employees.
    Candice Johnson, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
  • Blocking a merger based on potential interference to newsroom decision-making, the studio warns, could allow courts to start regulating editorial outcomes in violation of the First Amendment.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • The winner in November will lead the country's most populous state, facing a large deficit and other obstacles, including the state's high cost of living, homelessness and wildfire risk.
    Marisa Lagos, NPR, 6 June 2026
  • Despite the ongoing ups and downs of the housing market, including economic cycles and affordability obstacles including post-pandemic high interest rates, low inventory, and soaring prices, women – particularly Millennials – have continued to show resiliency.
    Kathy Collins, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • And that means freedom from certain impediments.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
  • The horizontal bar chart shows different circumstances, like high cost of living and expensive housing, that Americans identify as impediments to achieving the American dream.
    Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • He's charged with criminal mischief, assault and criminal obstruction of breathing.
    Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of making a false statement and obstruction in connection with nearly 5-year-old testimony to the Senate.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • And the steady rain that fell on the tens of thousands packing Nationals Park – the only stadium show of the tour located 4 miles from the White House – could have been a hindrance to lesser artists.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • Some episodes feature mystery box twists containing advantages and hindrances that throw the competition into chaos.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Some consumers find the strap rubs or digs into the back of the heel.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • Suitable gifts for this guy—a barbecue blanket for resting meats, or a selection of dry rubs geared to smoking.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Essentially, my handicap is that Journalism can draft Knightsbridge around the course and outkick the rest of the field on the closing stretch.
    Geoff Clark OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
  • Keep your eye on the predictions and handicap accordingly, though this field offers a dearth of off-track options.
    Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • Budget pressures, construction delays, political concerns, and logistical hurdles have become common features of modern Olympic planning.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • Nvidia is looking to deepen its ties with South Korea as tech supply chains come into focus given the Iran war, and as the company faces rising regulatory hurdles in selling to the mainland Chinese market.
    Justina Lee,Lisa Kim, CNBC, 5 June 2026
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“Pons asinorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pons%20asinorum. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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