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The extension comes about two weeks before the DGA is set to begin its collective bargaining process with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on May 11.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Her announcement comes about a year and a half after Payne died at age 31 due to a fatal fall from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in October 2024.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Woods turns back a surprising challenge Chris DiMarco with a 15-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole to capture his fourth green jacket.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hearing the Creature screaming his name, Victor turns back.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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But when opening night comes round, Duse realizes that her daughter will be in the audience.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The federal law sets out rules and procedures for gathering foreign intelligence through electronic surveillance, physical searches, pen registers and more.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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According to British newspaper The Times, the bill also won’t be included in the King’s Speech next month, which sets out the UK government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming year.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Puts about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20about. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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