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expected
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Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee is expected in court tomorrow related to the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home.—
Sara Machi,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Home prices in California are expected to rise in 2026, according to real estate experts — but the increase will be modest compared to that in past years.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Relied (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relied%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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