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being very far from the center of public opinion the baggy trousers that Amelia Bloomer introduced in the 1850s were considered a radical form of dress for women at the time

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But the case does not signal a radical change in the court’s approach to criminal cases, Epps said at a forum at Texas A&M University School of Law. Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 12 July 2025 But Superman has never been radical in his politics. Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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The shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington, D.C., after a Jewish event Wednesday highlights the struggle American cities face trying to protect Jewish citizens and landmarks, which have repeatedly been targeted by radicals and terrorists over the years. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025 While the mercurial Greeley and other radicals veered between strident demands for abolition, protests of the crackdown on civil liberties, and panicked calls for peace talks, Raymond stayed the course (or, at least, kept his wobbles private). Matthew Karp, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for radical
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  • The new center, which Trump toured in July, has been criticized for inadequate conditions, including non-functioning toilets and extreme heat, according to the Miami Herald.
    Brendan Rascius July 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
  • While many farmers lean on a relentless optimism to get through the uncertainty of relying on the weather for a living, extreme weather disasters like catastrophic floods, droughts and wildfires can take a toll.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 July 2025
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  • With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan.
    Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • In 2023, the court flipped to a liberal majority for the first time in 15 years with the election of Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
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  • So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.
    Hattie Williams July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
  • This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
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  • Actors Juan Quispe and Edith Ramos topline a story that intertwines two periods, that following the 18th century revolutionary Ángel Pumacahua, defeated in battle, who flees to his village and, upon his arrival, finds himself in the Peruvian Andes of the 21st century.
    Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 4 July 2025
  • Curtis Everett in Snowpiercer (2014) Released just two years after the first Avengers, Bong Joon Ho's apocalyptic thriller Snowpiercer allowed Evans to show off his grittier side, playing a reluctant revolutionary named Curtis.
    Devan Coggan, EW.com, 13 June 2025
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  • Unvaccinated pets represent the greatest risk of rabies exposure to humans and are frequently the link between rabid wildlife and people.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
  • If a pet or livestock animal is bitten by a rabid animal, the owner should immediately call a veterinarian, who is legally obligated to report it to the proper health authorities.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
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  • Commissioner of Indian Affairs John Collier took a more progressive approach to Native issues.
    Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
  • Common sense and history have shown us that neither of those things can be fixed by simply adopting laissez-faire capitalism and calling it progressive.
    Lorena Gonzalez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
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  • This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
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  • In advance of this month’s release of the Happy Gilmore 2, Callaway Golf has unveiled a new limited edition Odyssey hockey stick putter and golf balls inspired by the movie, which showcases the return of funnyman Adam Sandler as a failed hockey player turned unconventional golfer.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • Despite financial insecurity, both parents encouraged their daughters to pursue their dreams, however unconventional — their feminist, progressive spirit guided Earhart like a compass.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025

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