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Using only final outcomes—like edit rates or acceptance ratios—as proxies for engagement is insufficient.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026 -
But a federal magistrate judge in Minnesota approved charges against only three people, citing insufficient evidence that Lemon and others had conspired to deprive rights by interfering with someone’s religious freedom in a house of worship.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Contraband, misconduct, and inadequate surveillance systems round out the OIG’s familiar list of concerns.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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When the American-Statesman contacted the city Monday about reports of inadequate heating and food, Austin Emergency Management referred the newspaper to Gray’s Sunday comments.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even lesser-scale incidents like the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal and the Volkswagen emissions scandal erode trust in the institutions that help make our society possible and push it forward.—
Lindsey Witmer Collins,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Toronto’s Fred VanVleet appears to be the top target, but Miami’s Kyle Lowry, Utah’s Mike Conley and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier have been linked to the team at various points.—
Staff Writer
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2023
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Miami played well early, taking a 59-54 lead into the break before being undone by turnovers and deficient board work, a torrent of OKC threes and the greatness of defending MVP Shae Gilgeous-Alexander, who fueled a 15-0 third quarter run to put the Thunder ahead by 13.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The longstanding bridge, which was deemed structurally deficient, connects downtown to the East Side.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Slighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slighter. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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