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All of which begs the question, can—and should—Europe use the once-in-a-generation opportunity presented by decarbonization to reboot its own renewables supply chain, creating green jobs and sustainable wealth for the future?—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
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Ever since Long and Tate starred in Theodore Witcher’s debut, Love Jones, fans of the cult classic have been begging for a sequel.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Roughly 500 celebrities and Hollywood artists signed the Artists4Ceasefire petition in 2023; dozens of industry A-listers signed an Artists4Ceasefire letter addressed to then-President Biden, urging the White House for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next The FDA has urged consumers to follow recall instructions and dispose of affected shrimp promptly.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The effect of microbetting, if not its intent, is to induce a fugue state that keeps users in action.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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BluSail Golitz Studios in Morehead City is a creativity-inducing place to play with clay.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Vulnerable, the hefty game bonus would persuade me to issue an invitation.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Witkoff, who has labored on Middle East diplomacy since January alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, persuaded Kushner to lend a hand.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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That’s especially true in the Chiefs’ case, since fans are convinced this is another example of the NFL actively helping Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the end, Kate convinces the prime minister to bury both the sub and the Poseidon in concrete on the ocean floor, instead of it getting taken away.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Warner implored teammates afterward to summon a next-man-up mentality and have his back.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Despite Reigns imploring them to stay out of the Australian Street Fight, the iconic tag team would come into the ring to offer some support.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Even ten minutes of morning movement coupled with short breaks for stretching (as a rule of thumb, physical therapists recommend doing some stretches every 20 minutes) can help keep your limbs loose and your mind focused.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
14 Oct. 2025
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Many brands also recommend reusing the candle vessel after burning.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Even then, Sitake and his former teammates were encouraged to speak freely in meetings, to suggest alternative schemes and to acknowledge ways to be different.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The shipping industry would have paid the tax into a fund created by the IMO, to encourage emissions reductions and raise funds for climate action.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Prevail (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28upon%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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