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In the conscious state, says Miller, such perturbations only briefly affect how the brain behaves.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
23 Mar. 2026 -
Rigid wings experienced abrupt destabilization, while passive soft wings without sensing and control struggled to recover from larger flow perturbations.—
Etiido Uko
March 09,
New Atlas,
9 Mar. 2026
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Franklin says warning signs of caregiver strain can include chronic fatigue, anxiety, irritability, difficulty sleeping and emotional withdrawal.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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The calorie deficit also might cause irritability, headaches or low energy levels.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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However, like many pets, parakeets often need time to adjust to a new environment.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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For the latter, kids, families and pets are welcome to show their patriotic spirit by decorating their bikes, scooters, strollers, wagons or outfits in red, white, and blue.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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More precisely, the questions sent Trump into a fit of pique.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Lubatti’s Berenger is an old baby, given to tantrums and fits of pique.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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They are governed by military juntas that staged coups fueled by resentment toward old Western partners and democratic governments.—
Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Don't Force Participation One of the fastest ways to create resentment is to assume every child, grandchild, and future family member will want to participate in the family foundation.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In a Truth Social post on June 19, the president blamed vandals for the troubles that have cropped up after the $16 million renovation of the pool.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Scott Schaefer, chair of the Economics Department at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, said the remaining low-cost carriers will have trouble filling Spirit’s void.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
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The Ivory Coast started its tournament with a 1-0 upset of Ecuador on substitute Amad Diallo’s goal in the 90th minute.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The Algerians would go on to beat West Germany in the World Cup that year, a considerable upset.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The situation has caused significant distress for those visiting medical offices within the building, particularly the elderly and those with limited mobility.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Lorraine Freedle, PhD, a sandplay therapist, educator, clinical psychologist and social worker and pediatric neuropsychologist in Hawaiʻi and New Mexico, says sandplay can support a range of mental health problems like anxiety, depression, or traumatic distress.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
17 June 2026
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“Snappishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappishness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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