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But this moment of opportunism was more reflective of Messi’s innate ability to read the game quicker than those around him, rather than a sign of technical prowess.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
20 June 2025 -
This opportunism comes at great cost - to the recipients of the aid, to America’s interests, and to the quality of the discourse.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Omar Havana/Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has formally approved the creation of a special international tribunal to prosecute senior Russian officials for the crime of aggression tied to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The new body will deal with the crime of aggression, specifically regarding the use of armed force by one state against another.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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The next step is to win it, and that’s our motivation for next season.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The suspect’s motivation for the shootings remains unclear.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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Then the market for EVs started showing signs of slowing down, and the current administration’s determination to eliminate the federal tax credit for EVs started to alter the trajectory of the battery-electric vehicle uptake.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Her close call does not diminish her determination.—
Ian Pannell,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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Your diligence in maintaining these connections is likely to yield significant advantages over the course of your career.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The company must manage two timelines: an IPO process governed by SEC filings, investor meetings and pricing and an M&A process defined by diligence and negotiation.—
Ankit Aggarwal,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Pushiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushiness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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