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In the canonical metaphorical example, a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, and the cascading sequence of atmospheric perturbations leads to a tornado in Texas.—
Dan Garisto,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025 -
By comparing the forward and backward series of operations, the new algorithm can see the effects of this perturbation throughout the molecule and so model the molecule as a whole.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Oct. 2025
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In addition to depression, anxiety, panic attacks at night, and irritability may also occur.—
Brandon Peters,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sleep deprivation also disrupts mood regulation, often leading to anxiety, irritability or depression.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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De Laurentiis, who shared 17-year-old Jade with ex-husband Todd Thompson, compared caring for her pets to raising young children.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the animas can pop up when individuals release unwanted pets or new species to control pests, according to University of Florida researchers.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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As Zuckerberg in Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning, Strong will be assuming a role that was played with nervy, youthful pique by Jesse Eisenberg back in 2010.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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During a climactic confrontation on campus, Maggie, in a pique of outrage, slaps Alma across the face—something that Roberts insisted Edebiri do for real.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, resentment built up as his father brushed off his attempts to talk about the situation.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Ignoring your needs only builds quiet resentment later.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Never got in trouble at all his whole life.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Among them are a shortage of child-care educators, trouble creating care options that meet families’ needs, some providers’ reluctance to accept state vouchers, and uneven care availability in rural areas.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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Analysts say a Democratic upset could reenergize the party ahead of 2026, when Ossoff faces reelection and the governor’s office is again on the ballot.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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For the second time this season, Friday upsets will toss the high school football Top 10 on its head.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In times of distress and blood loss, the body responds by slowing circulation to our fingers and our toes, preserving blood flow to our heart, and our brain.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Severe or prolonged distress when separated from a parent.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
28 Oct. 2025
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