as in to rise (to)
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Two sources who spoke to Reuters said the U.S. may approve $30 million per month in grants to the GHF in the future.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025 -
Burnet, Kerr, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties have been approved for FEMA's Individual Assistance program.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Churches are now able to endorse political candidates after a court filing against a decades-long rule.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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This is because the clerics who have issued or endorsed the threats belong to an ultra-hard-line camp inherently against any diplomatic engagements with the U.S. or the West.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Dharna recommends having regular family conversations about money and about your family’s finances.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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For this reason, the FDA recommends limiting your halibut intake to one serving per week.33 While seafood can be a nutritious choice and help fill dietary nutrient gaps, there are some environmental- and health-related concerns related to seafood consumption.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 July 2025
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These entries, commended by the judges, feature colorful auroras, dazzling solar prominences, glowing galaxies and nebulas and breathtaking skyscapes.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Kennedy commended major food manufacturers that have pledged to take artificial coloring out of their foods.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Fast-growing, non-native species like eucalyptus and pine are often favored for their rapid carbon uptake but can deplete groundwater, reduce biodiversity, and increase wildfire risk.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The case against: The All-Star game doesn’t really favor relievers.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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“Root (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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