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Teräväinen, 31, was inches from blocking the airborne puck that Connor McDavid passed to Nathan MacKinnon for the winning goal that sent Canada past Finland and into the gold-medal game.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026 -
Skywatchers across parts of the Pacific will see the moon pass in front of the bright star Regulus on May 23, temporarily blocking its light in a celestial event known as a lunar occultation.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 May 2026
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And that could cause localized flash flooding, delaying both ground and air travel.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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That works only if the athletes see the value in delaying their own gratification for the greater good.—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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After barricading himself in a home for over an hour Friday morning, Abugharbieh eventually surrendered to police wearing only a towel, as seen on aerial video of the incident.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 26-year-old former student surrendered Friday after barricading himself in his family home during a domestic violence call.—
Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Iran still has a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway where a fifth of the world’s oil passed through before the war, and America is blockading Iranian ports.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Iran still has a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway where a fifth of the world's oil passed through before the war, and America is blockading Iranian ports.—
SHEIKH SAALIQ,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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Climbing into the hills of Emilia-Romagna, the Miura SV reveals a balance of speed, body control, and braking ability that feel well-matched.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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There was also no indication of braking.—
Katie Mather,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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In the 2027 draft budget released by the city this month, the Police Department’s top two priorities were recruiting and retaining employees, and improving response times.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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All was brought up to date while retaining artistic integrity.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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The department's robbery and homicide division is listed as the arresting agency.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Eventually, officers were able to taser, tackle and disarm Johnson before arresting him.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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“Roadblocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblocking. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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