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The presence of a planet causes a tiny perturbation in the lensing of light from the background star.
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In the conscious state, says Miller, such perturbations only briefly affect how the brain behaves.
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Such symptoms can include irritability, anxiety, mood swings and insomnia.
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The symptoms often look different in dads—anger or sudden outbursts, irritability and substance misuse, for example.
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No people or pets should ever be left in the car.
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Hernandez-Garzon was able to save her five dogs and pet bird.
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More precisely, the questions sent Trump into a fit of pique.
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Lubatti’s Berenger is an old baby, given to tantrums and fits of pique.
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But resentment does not equate to the crime of price gouging under federal or state laws.
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Even among the Allies, there were deep divisions, lingering resentment, and few agreements.
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The crowd trouble began hours before the July 2024 match.
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For his trouble, he’s escorted out of the neighborhood in his shiny Sting Ray by a foursome of menacing dirtbikes.
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Two stunning second-round upsets happen at Wimbledon as former champion Maria Sharapova and two-time runner-up Andy Roddick are ousted.
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In 2022, Renard coached Saudi Arabia, which pulled off one of the greatest World Cup upsets by defeating Argentina in group play.
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The Hoffmans are suing Boelter for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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Not to mention smoking hot Hart Bochner as the himbo-in-distress.
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“Snappishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappishness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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