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Fort Bragg, for example, which has been in operation since 1918, was briefly renamed Fort Liberty during the Biden administration.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025 -
On June 19, federal immigration agents were briefly blocked at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles by protesters trying to stop detentions.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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On Tuesday, shortly before 8 a.m., authorities responded to a 911 call to a Brooklyn residence - one that matches Burrell's home address - about a reported cardiac arrest, the New York City Fire Department confirmed to Fox News Digital.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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In the worst case, entire cruises can be canceled shortly before sailing due to overrunning maintenance.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Sententiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sententiously. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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