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Noun
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This means their control of a corrupted American political system will have ramifications worldwide.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026 -
Skubal’s injury is a massive blow to the Tigers and could have major ramifications in free agency this offseason.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Like other music tours that year, Lilith Fair was the victim of aftereffects of the 2008 recession.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Navigating the complexities of building around Dončić while still honoring what worked over the past season won’t be easy.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Prosecutors will get their turn later Tuesday to make their case to the jury, which will have to sift through the complexities of a yearslong relationship between Weinstein and Mann.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Her husband died about a week later of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer’s, authorities said.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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“Side effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20effects. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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