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Take the stairs instead of elevators, and step up them just a bit faster than usual.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Aug. 2025 -
The Texans’ defense was pushing the offensive line back, but center Austin Corbett was able to anchor against a defensive lineman, which allowed Young to step up in the pocket and throw off-platform to Mitchell for a big gain.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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The episode itself mirrors the conceit, unfolding as a true oner, with the camera weaving and barreling through the set in a state of mounting, anxious momentum as Matt’s meddling escalates.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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The traditional export of difficult-to-recycle materials to developing nations creates mounting reputational and legal exposure.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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On Cost and Community To maximize the potential for the festival, Jones made the difficult decision to charge an entrance fee for the first time in the festival’s history.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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This emphasizes the importance of creativity in maximizing ROIs on ad spending.—
Manuel Machado,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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His ongoing mission is to elevate public safety and rescue operations, using technology to enhance how communities respond to the needs of their most vulnerable citizens.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Currently, Ryan is expanding his expertise by working toward becoming a licensed nutritionist, adding a well-rounded dimension to his fitness programs.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Over two decades of cumulative experimentation, U.S. authorities expanded their ambitions and reach.—
HENRY FARRELL,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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The opportunity is real, but execution risk is elevated as competition intensifies across core markets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Using quality rum and real sugar elevates the experience.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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Washington’s invigorating performance goes far beyond charisma and technique to enrich the role with an imaginative repertory of seemingly spontaneous gestures: a chilling series of gun-pointing fingers when in doubt; the removal of a diamond earring at a point of financial need.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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The event is also philanthropic: proceeds benefit the Baha Mar Resort Foundation and the Mark Knowles Children’s Initiative, charities dedicated to enriching the Bahamian community and nurturing the next generation of tennis talent.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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For example, platforms like Perplexity now allow users to buy items (e.g., concert tickets, travel) directly within chat using PayPal or Venmo, without having to visit external sites and frictionless payments are simplifying the buying process to boost conversion rates and reduce cart abandonment.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Like the tariffs, the immigration crackdown is projected to both curtail growth and boost inflation.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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