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Meanwhile, Congress fiddles while structural defects in Medicare and Social Security threaten to engulf the programs.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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When a new and potentially harmful germ invades our immune system, the body reacts by raising its core temperature.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, prostate cancer tumors will often have an irregular shape with blurred edges as the cancer invades surrounding tissue.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cloud Dancer, a white that is both warm and cool, reflects an overwhelmed feeling among consumers as the world feels louder and technology, in particular AI, encroaches further into our lives.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
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As the third weekend of November encroaches upon us, so does the holiday season — and streaming networks are picking up the cheer in full swing.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
14 Nov. 2025
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This form of crony capitalism, by which the government intervenes to benefit specific companies, is not only wrong but financially risky.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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The woman at center (her pose reminiscent of David’s Hersilia, the mythical wife of Romulus who intervenes in the war between the Romans and Sabines) dances to the triumphant music of drummers and horn blowers.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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As Cuenca plays a ball to the feet of his striker, Wilson dashes in the other direction, delaying Ibrahima Konate’s forward jump because the centre-back knows Bradley is unable to track both him and Robinson at the same time.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the dark romantic comedy-drama, True Blood alum Skarsgård, 49, plays tough biker Ray, who enters into a dominant-submissive relationship with Colin (Melling), a shy and directionless man who sings in a barbershop quartet.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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If Washington overtly interferes in European elections or takes the dramatic step of annexing Greenland, the postwar alliance framework, already strained, could fracture.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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This Ministry frequently interferes in employers’ decisions, instigates acts of discrimination by authorities and organizations, brings weight to bear on the organs of justice and even orchestrates propaganda campaigns in the media.—
Jonny Diamond,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Tampers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tampers. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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