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Expectations going up after two straight Playoff washouts.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026 -
In optimal conditions, most vehicles can make it, but high clearance is strongly recommended—especially in winter and after storms, when washouts, flooding, or snow accumulation are possible.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Lancers lost nine of 10 in December, including blowouts by 30, 41 and 47 points.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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One of the Knicks’ newest additions dismissed the long view — understandable for someone not here for last year’s warning signs or this season’s blowouts.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Apollo and other private equity firms are facing a variety of setbacks as of late, including declining returns, longer holding periods and investment exit concerns against a challenging backdrop for fundraising.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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The 12-day barrage came on the back of a series of setbacks for Iran’s leaders, including the crippling of its regional allies Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Since 2021, landslides have forced a shutdown of rail service through the city multiple times.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Over time the address has become a vehicle for presidents to address the nation’s residents, claim legislative victories and foreshadow upcoming policy goals.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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To capitalize on this yearning for tradition, and to bind sumo’s fortunes to the state, the sport’s governing body aligned itself with the rising tide of nationalism that took hold of Japan after its victories in wars against the Chinese and the Russians.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Mamdani claims that these sweeps would be different than his predecessor’s.—
Deborah Berkman,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The police dogs and their handlers also put on 59 public displays and demonstrations for groups throughout Lake County, and the dogs did eight sweeps at schools to help ensure safety and interdict drug use.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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From shocking district alignments to puzzling travel debacles, many coaches were left shaking their heads in disbelief.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Several similar debacles have plagued the team over the last six years, but this one may just take the cake.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the film, Sandler compares listening to the bits — an elderly Jew talking about his romps through history — to hearing his own Jewish uncles talk in Florida.—
Stephen Silver,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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From lush historical tales to rom-com romps, there's something for everyone in our favorite summer 2025 romance novels.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Shutouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutouts. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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