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as in thwarting
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as in destroying
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There are other ballot measure proposals aimed at thwarting the billionaires tax.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026 -
In Florida, more and more government agencies are thwarting the public’s right to know, including attempts to hide the details behind Alligator Alcatraz, the temporary immigrant detention center built in the Florida Everglades in June 2025.—
David Cuillier,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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Iran itself is destroying homes and schools, killing and wounding dozens, and disrupting daily life, sometimes beyond recognition.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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But destroying much of Iran’s ability to project power and attacking the security forces that suppress the Iranian public will surely hasten the regime’s collapse.—
Dennis Ross,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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State lawmakers recently introduced measures aimed at curbing the ease and frequency of which investors can buy California homes, including one measure that would limit tax loopholes that large corporations and investment firms often use to buy single-family homes.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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With Americans facing a housing affordability crunch, lawmakers from both parties are advancing rival bills aimed at curbing institutional investors' purchases of single-family homes.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Last month, the city approved funds for a wrecking company to demolish buildings in the 1800 and 1900 blocks of Santa Fe.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere, a driver was rescued after calling 911 when her Chevy sedan stalled in high water, wrecking just off the road in Morgan Township, according to dispatchers.—
Jennifer Edwards Baker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the video, one young man can be seen repeatedly beating an individual lying on the ground while another suspect gripped the victim’s foot, restraining him in place.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jax did not bother restraining emotion.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The president, who admits this all could be challenged in court, urged the panel to back the SCORE Act, which would preempt state regulation of NIL payments, which the Commander in Chief says are especially ruining women’s sports.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Google Nest WiFi Deal Bad Wi-Fi has a way of ruining everything.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mack and the Chargers’ defense pressured quarterbacks Jalen Hurts of the Eagles and Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs, frustrating them and keeping them out of their comfort zones.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Dec. 2025
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The Death Star, the Empire's planet-annihilating battlestation, has long been the Holy Grail of Lego Star Wars fans.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump has said the goals are ending Iran's nuclear capabilities for good, destroying its navy and annihilating its missiles.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Sabotaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabotaging. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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