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Edward Burke — then seized control of City Council and approved a new lineup of committee chairs and leaders.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026 -
The California Coastal Commission this month approved the land use amendment that would allow housing to be built on the southern parcel of the property — along with other areas within the city —to help add nearly 4,845 units to Newport Beach’s housing inventory.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Hassett has previously endorsed the Retirement Savings for Americans Act, a piece of bicameral legislation reintroduced to Congress this week.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Ochoa is endorsed by outgoing trustee Sandoval.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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This version of the food wheel included the same five food groups as The Hassle-Free Guide to a Better Diet and recommended a diet that prioritized breads, grains, cereals, and vegetables.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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To help drivers save money, Jenkins recommended shopping around at different gas stations for the best price, using reward programs, and driving conservatively.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker also commended Sheridan and 101 Studios for their commitment and investment in Fort Worth.—
Brayden Garcia
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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So yes, Marinakis must clearly be commended for spending big and showing ambition on and off the field, with plans to expand the City Ground to more than 50,000 seats, having already revamped the training ground.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Policy favored the monsters who plot in the background, more Kissinger than Kennedy.—
Eli Durst,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Title odds show New York Liberty at +220 favored to dethrone champ Las Vegas Aces at +390.—
Greg Cote
May 3,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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“Rooted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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