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Looking at what the department could offer officers for competitive salaries and retirement is critical to retention, Carranza said.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026 -
Finally, somebody is getting forced out of a job and into an early retirement who actually deserves it!—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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More recently, Louise Trotter was creative director from February 2023 until her departure for Bottega Veneta in December 2024.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Following Hyunjin’s departure, the space opened to the public, allowing visitors to experience the installation and activities throughout the weekend.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Investigators never found footage of her leaving, according to the outlets, and her body has not been recovered.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The need at right-back feels more pressing, with Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth leaving, and Tino Livramento’s future uncertain.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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At the recent practice session in KCK, fans of the team gathered near the stadium just to catch a glimpse of their bus arriving and departing.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Rogers’ openness to departing is not due to unhappiness in the Midlands, but an understanding that this is the summer to move.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The queen, 86, cited health concerns among her reasons for stepping down in the shocking speech announcing her abdication.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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But diplomacy doesn’t mean total abdication of duty.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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According to research firm Kpler, only seven ships on Friday passed through the strait — five entering and two exiting.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Officers also reviewed security footage of the smokers’ exiting and re-entering the terminal.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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There was nothing to gain from their resignation, except simple unemployment.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Lyles has not provided a clear reason for her resignation beyond wanting to spend more time with her family.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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On the ground, part of the team used the traditional technique of igniting fires with drip torches or dry palm leaves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Stepping down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepping%20down. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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