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The problem is that when those jumps are mistimed, United are left wide open behind.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Projected Impacts on Borrowers The Student Borrower Protection Center reported that the typical borrower could see annual student loan payments rise by $2,929, with corresponding monthly jumps of hundreds of dollars.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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But with a combative Trump questioning the very purpose of the UN at his speech before the General Assembly, Beijing has an international audience that may be more receptive to its overtures.—
JEFFREY PRESCOTT,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Sep. 2025
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Since then, Moscow has expanded its drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, while seemingly ignoring his overtures for further dialogue to end the conflict.—
Matthew Bodner,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Its elevation crest is unlike most venues, and the road-course extensions feel a bit more choppy than the turns from the main oval.—
Shane Connuck
October 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps some of the continuity upon which the Cavs are relying was forced by the franchise’s decisions in years past to sign all four of its core players to nine-figure contract extensions.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Right, an Indianapolis Colts player is seen in a file photo during warm-ups before the NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 6, 2024.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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An errant throw during warm-ups before the start of the ninth inning struck him on the left side of the jaw.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Department intends to stop funding both 2025 new awards and non-competing continuations for these seven grant programs.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Given the success of Demon Hunters, the suggestion of sequels or continuations have, of course, been top of mind for fans and creatives alike.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Run-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-ups. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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