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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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Three families were displaced, and multiple pets were rescued after a three-alarm fire in a three-story home in Baltimore's Reservoir Hill neighborhood, according to the city's fire department.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Ticks are common parasites that feed on wildlife, pets, and people throughout North America.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
14 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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Gregory's decision to leave law wasn't rooted in resentment toward the profession.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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In the aftermath, resentment grew about how OPD responded to the shooting.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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What to do with your new toy, a toy that has had serious batting trouble with its stars, with severe problems driving in runs, and pitching hanging by a torn ligament?—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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That was just the start of the team’s troubles that day.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
13 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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