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And some of the wildest action was again in precious metals markets, where gold and silver prices plunged following their stellar runs over the last year.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026 -
And some of the wildest action was again in precious metals markets, where gold and silver prices plunged following their stellar runs over the last year.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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As a precaution, the district continues to advise residents to avoid contact with waterways in southwest Jefferson County, including Northern Ditch, Southern Ditch and Pond Creek, which runs down to the Salt River.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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This is the moment when Tyrique George runs down the right flank and sends a cross into the area, which takes a bit of a deflection.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Steps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steps%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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