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These will compete with strawberries for nutrients and space—worse, cabbage leaves will create shade, reducing flower and fruit production.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026 -
Supporters of a rescue including labor unions representing Spirit’s pilots, flight attendants and ramp workers said a collapse would put thousands of Americans out of work and hurt consumers by reducing airline competition and increasing airfares.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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These changes were to be achieved by increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreasing the consumption of meat and eggs, and substituting nonfat milk for whole milk.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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In addition, federal funding is decreasing.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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That second explanation, known as dark matter, was initially favored because the addition of that one ingredient could explain all of the observed physical phenomena on a variety of scales, while modifying gravity required different modifications to align with different scales.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Redevelopment means modifying the former Sears building to align with Dick’s House of Sports in-store features.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Freedom to fly When asked about summing up the company’s contributions to the nation over the years, West highlighed Southwest’s democratic nature.—
The Oklahoman,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps summing up her Survivor experience to a T, Wendy Jo got lost walking out of Tribal Council after having her torch snuffed.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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In its final form, though, the change — 8 to 10 feet closer in the corners with the gaps tapering toward a still 410-foot centerfield — certainly doesn’t appear overwhelming.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The virus peaked sharply in January and remains elevated in early March, although the seasonal winter wave is now tapering.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Fans’ attachment is largely to the kids, who aren’t kids anymore, and ’80s nostalgia, which is a diminishing resource.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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The densest areas fragment first, diminishing further in size.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Apr. 2026
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For those close to retirement, consider downsizing and moving to a location with lower taxes and lower costs.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Regulatory filings have already indicated that would include layoffs and downsizing some overlapping operations.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Politicians from both parties are slashing rates and spinning loopholes.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The new budget proposes slashing OCR funding by 35%.—
Sequoia Carrillo,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Subtracting (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtracting%20%28from%29. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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