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Recent Examples of servicedSome 43,478 kilometers are on the odometer, and the car has also been serviced a lot in recent years, including an engine-out service and replacement of the timing belts.—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Publicly, both leaders had maintained careful language about Syria’s transition, emphasizing concerns for minority rights, human rights standards, and the need for inclusive governance.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Aleman said another thing to consider when using a fireplace is making sure it’s maintained and has been cleaned beforehand.
The company said service had been intermittently restored for some users in recent days.
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Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
Less than 10 customers remain without power, according to the Georgia Power spokesperson, and service is expected to be fully restored by noon Tuesday.
News gatherers showed up every day at the same time, rather like stray cats conditioned by saucers of milk set out at regular times, and the captain was always there to share some new report.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
The office said Israel had conditioned a full reopening on the return of all living hostages and a full effort by Hamas to locate and return all deceased hostages.
As priorities are refreshed and budgets defended, the pressure to demonstrate productivity in visible ways becomes the default response.
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Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
New exhibits on Native American basketry, Elgin’s Jewish community and items seized at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport will open, the children’s discovery room has been refreshed, and a new scavenger hunt for kids is available, the post said.