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For Americans born in 1960 or later, full retirement age for Social Security is 67.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026 -
District scrutiny and investigations Bill Elliott announced his retirement in January 2026 amid heightened scrutiny of the district's handling of Caleb Elliott's hiring and supervision.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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His departure came as editor-in-chief Bari Weiss reshapes the network after the Paramount Skydance merger.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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Travelers to San Diego International Airport were encouraged to plan ahead and arrive two hours before domestic flights and three hours prior to international departures.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Additional markets, lighting and winter programming across nearby streets could encourage visitors to explore multiple blocks rather than visiting one location and leaving.—
Liam Stanton,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The drone captured two sets of ski tracks entering the avalanche area, but only one leaving, officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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Travel at some of the region’s largest airports was sharply curtailed with more than 5,000 flights — arriving and departing — were canceled Monday from Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport in Arlington, VA, north to Boston’s Logan International Airport.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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This offseason will bring plenty of change with 33 seniors, including Daniels, departing.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
28 Nov. 2025
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To ignore a statute already on the books to get our sickest into lifesaving treatment is unacceptable and an abdication of authority.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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When George's older brother King Edward announced his abdication in 1936, George became King George VI.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Of the 186 clients who were in the exiting employees’ rosters, 179 stayed with the agency, according to the complaint, which notes more than 150 clients are represented by both Range and CAA.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Nov. 2025
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If exiting isn't possible, officials said the vehicle will pull off and stop on the shoulder of the freeway.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Among many Niger Deltans, there’s a mixture of ignorance, nonchalance, and clenched resignation around the industry’s environmental dangers, which take a back seat as folks get on with the business of everyday survival.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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On March 9, the same day that the Irving and Prosper superintendents announced their departures, Lake Worth ISD’s board voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent Mark Ramirez.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Finely chop 1¼ cups (lightly packed) mixed tender herb leaves with tender stems (such as parsley, dill, cilantro, and/or mint) and set aside.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Now the 28-year-old, who was placed on unpaid non-disciplinary leave on Friday, may never pitch in the majors again.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Stepping down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepping%20down. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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