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Setting the factory ablaze and escaping, Naim pauses for a minute when the Ryan-like monster appears at a window, begging to be released and claiming to be the human-being.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026 -
The role required a physical and comedic register she had not previously been asked to sustain at this scale, which begs the question of whether playing someone this chaotic is sustainable for someone who describes herself, without hesitation, as directly opposite.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The pair also urged the clinic to disclose any discrepancies in parentage.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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A smoke advisory was issued for a broad swath of East Los Angeles, with members of the public urged to limit outdoor exercise and those with health issues to remain indoors.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Yamamoto stayed in for one more batter, inducing Quero to fly out, before handing the ball to manager Dave Roberts.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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But Kay buckled down and struck out Andy Pages and induced a fly ball from Freddie Freeman to escape the jam.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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After receiving news that Ruben has lost his appeal and seems resigned to his fate, Anna naturally springs into action in a last-ditch effort to persuade the governor of his innocence.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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For a service built on impulse viewing, telco deals buy instant reach and built-in billing in price-sensitive markets where persuading users to sign up directly can be hard.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Three years ago, Balogun came to Orlando with England and the US pulled out an all-out offensive to convince him to play for their side.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The person on the phone pretends to be IT support and tries to convince the employee to install remote desktop software.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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DeVaux implores Golden Tempo’s jockey, Jose Ortiz, who obviously can’t hear her from the Churchill Downs stands, as the horse makes his move.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Martin could be removed as DNC chairman through a vote of no confidence, which would take two-thirds of the DNC membership base to pass, or by senior Democrats, such as House and Senate leadership, imploring him to step down.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Instead of committing to red paint or cabinetry, Trop recommends smaller pops of red in the kitchen, like with picture frames, chairs, or decor.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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The doctor was optimistic that Caldwell’s recent discomfort came from tight muscles, rather than nerve damage, and recommended a stretching and strengthening regimen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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You are encouraged to sit and lounge and read.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Prevail (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28upon%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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