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Witness Foligno clambering over Jake Oettinger as the puck rolled up the goalie’s spine and into the net.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026 -
People were clambering for a photo.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Chargers also return Oronde Gadsden, who proved to be an ascending option in the passing game as a rookie last season.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Currently, the subsurface heat in the Pacific is moving east across the ocean and ascending to the surface from the deep waters, the initial stages of El Nino.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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That frustration rings especially true in Colorado, where insurance premiums have been climbing thanks to escalating wildfire and weather risks, a concern the Hippo report identifies as a major pressure point across the Mountain region.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Texas drivers are seeing another jump at the pump, with gas prices climbing above $4 a gallon statewide for the first time in nearly four years.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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“Shinnying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shinnying. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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