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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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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
20 June 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Perhaps there's a fussy Phillies fan in footy pajamas who balks at the twice-daily ritual but might be more inclined to brush because Harper does it, as well.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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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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How the Fed reasons its way to agreements is as important as the agreements.—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 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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Kudla believes the technology could be helpful for people choosing to age in place and combat loneliness.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Ultimately, Stolz believes that choosing a shipping-container home is about more than a price point.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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In this way, immigration enforcement policy thwarts reproductive autonomy.—
Jallicia Jolly,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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Duncan's supporters say the attempt by a majority white conservative Legislature to eliminate Duncan's job thwarts the will of voters in New Orleans, a predominantly Black Democratic hub in a red state.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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The chapter concludes with the Ipnotica rings and earrings, whose rounded, asymmetrical forms are set with white and brown diamonds to create a sculptural bas-relief effect.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The celebration concludes with the city’s annual fireworks show at the Placer County Fairgrounds.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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“Second-guesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second-guesses. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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