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Noun
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Mary Mangan, of Somerville, Massachusetts, filed her application in January using advice from online forums.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Researchers said Ace’s success could have future applications in manufacturing and service robotics, where machines must react quickly while operating safely and precisely around people.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As a result of the incident, women lost consciousness, had seizures and one plaintiff likely suffered a stroke, the lawsuit stated.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Last September, Sigma Alpha Epsilon was sanctioned for lying to officials during a hazing investigation involving a member who lost consciousness and needed emergency life support.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs acquired Lopez from the Rockies for cash considerations Thursday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The proposal remains under consideration by the prime minister, who has expressed reservations regarding its overall magnitude.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As research evolves and policy takes shape, the growing awareness of microplastics may prove to be the first step in addressing a problem that has, until now, largely gone unseen.—
Baltimore Sun,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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That awareness accelerated in 2010 following the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh, which exposed the exploitative nature of global supply chains and intensified calls for more ethical and sustainable practices.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though each songwriter’s individual preoccupations and quirks are on display here, the interplay between Adducci and Grigoroff makes this feel like a joint effort.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
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More important, Paul’s preoccupations with the politics of circumcision, and with Jewish ritual generally, seem to fit badly within a first-century, pre-Jewish War context.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guests arrive dressed for the part, whether inspired by their White Lotus obsession or devotion to the Four Seasons brand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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That obsession hasn’t waned much since.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the summer wanes, Jean’s fixation on David grows.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Despite the industry’s fixation on Zaslav’s big payday, the spoils from the sale will spread through the rank and file.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Raptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raptness. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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