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Noun
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There are multiple ongoing lawsuits involving states and prediction markets, and the ramifications of the legal dispute are being felt on a variety of levels.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026 -
Have the developers of artificial intelligence thought through the potential ramifications and unexpected consequences of this outcome?—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Checkmarx isn’t the only security company to suffer the aftereffects of the Trivy breach.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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The economic aftereffects, given Iran’s oil production and its control over the Strait of Hormuz, could be also substantial.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These tools are centered on navigating the complexities of Western healthcare systems, understanding the value of alternative therapies, and managing emotional, financial, and administrative burdens while holding on to hope.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Considered the gold standard of journalism excellence, the Poynter Institute is a nonprofit organization that works to address the complexities facing the news industry, support press freedoms and foster trust of information.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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From materials and complications to new projects, such as Bremont’s integration of its Supernova watch on the chassis of Astrolab’s FLIP rover headed to the moon, everyone had their head in the stars.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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While the surgery can help many dogs, complications and persistent breathing issues are common.—
Taneia Surles,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Side effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20effects. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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