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As a result, the collapse of Stockmann’s crusade feels rushed—especially in the pivotal town-meeting scene, in which his brother, the mayor, outmaneuvers him and fellow-citizens shout him down.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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The algorithm analyzes the signal strength and quality of each of the 8 base-mode channels in real-time.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2025
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Peregrine Technologies, Peregrine - Home, is a company that integrates and analyzes large and complex data stores and streams to create intelligence and inform enterprise decision-making for law enforcement and public safety agencies across the country.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In response, Brennan balks at the idea — surely, Williams has experienced cooler things?—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
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Glushon balks at many of Raman’s positions, including her opposition to a law that allows the city to ban homeless people from the streets near schools.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The system reasons underneath, processing infinitely complex 3D scenarios, handling trade clashes, regulations and tradeoffs - learning from user feedback over time to eliminate the need for users to supervise its intelligence.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Seth Rollins outsmarts Bron Breakker The rivalry between Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker has not slowed down one bit.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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But occasionally, a bear outsmarts us or overcomes our defenses.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Campbell also believes that Sorsby's behavior doesn't rise to the level that would justify such action anyway, telling Dakich that schools have let players with much worse transgressions play.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Contrary to some online sentiment, Martinez still fervently believes Portugal are closer to starting a goal up than a man down when playing Ronaldo.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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In 2026, that particular kind of story about the sharp, unassuming woman who outwits everyone is having a moment again.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2026
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Live coverage on Fox News Channel kicks off Wednesday, June 24th and concludes on Sunday, July 5th, with correspondents and anchors stationed at the National Mall, Liberty State Park, Philadelphia, Mount Rushmore and Teddy Roosevelt’s Presidential Library, among others venues.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The study concludes that continued monitoring and removal efforts will be necessary to prevent further expansion into sensitive ecosystems.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Second-guesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second-guesses. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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