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Tech optimists may point to the benefits screens can have for individual tutoring or supplemental materials.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Divided sentiment Have Californians suddenly become economic optimists?—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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But proponents see the redistricting push in Virginia as a necessary reaction after Republicans launched similar actions in states like Texas, North Carolina and Missouri.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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While the proponents of this plan promise lower rates and more local control, the reality is far more dangerous.—
Chris Cate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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In Iowa, anti-hunger advocates recently sought to highlight how some cold sandwiches and granola bars may not qualify.—
Rachel Roubein,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even relatively small debts — which often include interest — can place substantial burdens on families struggling to keep up with their bills, especially while dealing with a serious illness, patient advocates say.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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Or perhaps the President would have been satisfied enough with Peter, one of Jesus’ original twelve apostles, whom many consider to be the first Pope.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The washing of feet harkens back to how Jesus washed the feet of his apostles during the Last Supper.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, the World Bank was one of the main promoters of this argument.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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After the first few dates, promoters were rethinking the billing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Kurtz said the partners are all perfectionists, and that carries over to their cup quality.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both Virgos and Taureans are known to be headstrong perfectionists, so don’t be too harsh on yourself during these fun few weeks.—
Snehaa Khanna Sahgal,
Vogue,
26 Nov. 2025
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My uncle deserves this, my cousin earned this and his loyal supporters are owed this.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of his supporters demonstrated Thursday near Germany’s parliament building, according to German news agency dpa.—
Markus Schreiber,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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It is typically given during childhood with boosters every 10 years throughout life.—
Rachel Brown Kirkland,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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SpaceX has been the Space Force’s go-to launch provider of late, as United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket suffered an issue with its boosters on its only flight this year, the USSF-87 mission in February.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Reformers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformers. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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