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pratfalls

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plural of pratfall

as in spills

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Notable Mounds of garbage, potholed roads and sewage spills have pushed some voters to abandon their loyalty to the ANC, writes journalist Evaton West for AFP.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Although the brackish estuary’s health is improving somewhat — particularly in the Mosquito Lagoon — the entire system remains impaired by pollution, including from septic tanks and wastewater spills.

— Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

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That’s partly because poor balance often leads to falls, which, for older adults, can initiate a domino effect of physical and mental decline.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Those who keep it are less likely to experience falls, have better heart health, and are generally more likely to live longer, healthier lives.

— Mike McRae August 24, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

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That exodus of talent provides a new way to illustrate an old story of Nebraska missteps.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Graham, on her end, has faced scrutiny from many fellow Republicans over her lack of political experience and occasional missteps on the trail.

— Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

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Conversations ranged from futuristic descriptions of everyday flying car trips to the ongoing struggles over funding for electric transit buses.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
UMass needs some kind of momentum after an 0-12 season last year, and Sacramento State will make a whole lot of trips from California to the Midwest after its surprising FBS jump.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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Compounding those stumbles have been frequent defensive breakdowns.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
In the June 27 debate, put on by CNN, the then-president delivered a halting performance with a raspy voice, struggling with multiple stumbles and lost trains of thought.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

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Classic tees for effortless layering, elegant slips for summer’s heat, statement skirts for a touch of drama, and playful outerwear for the season ahead.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Have each family member jot down a few happy thoughts, jokes, or silly notes on small slips of paper and place them in the jar.

— Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026

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