as in either
in addition to what has been said
there's the cost of the car itself, and then there's the cost of insurance and maintenance
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The Heat began Tuesday by retaining three-point shooting forward Simone Fontecchio in free agency, and then continued to address its need for outside shooting when league-wide free agent negotiations were permitted to begin Tuesday night.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Moore then won Super Bowl LIX as the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, and was hired shortly after as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
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Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Dodgers skipper Don Mattingly then challenged the call at the plate, but that call stood after another wait of 1 minute, 34 seconds.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Alvarez then hit his 26th home run of the season to right-center field.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Moore then won Super Bowl LIX as the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, and was hired shortly after as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
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Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Dodgers skipper Don Mattingly then challenged the call at the plate, but that call stood after another wait of 1 minute, 34 seconds.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Alvarez then hit his 26th home run of the season to right-center field.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Service is unfussy, but not too casual, either.
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Terzan 5 is probably not the only bulge fossil fragment either.
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McIlroy was even seen stepping back from the ball to quip back at one of the hecklers, while others, including his friend Shane Lowry, were also quick to respond.
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The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.
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And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
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And besides, acting like a contender has far more in common with the American sports mindset than seeking style points just for participation.
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While Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, historians say one of the most overlooked chapters of the Revolutionary War is Florida's role, or more accurately, its decision not to join the fight for independence.
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One year later, California’s budget is in a more stable position compared to 2025, largely due to an unexpected surge in tax revenue from the technology sector.
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“Then.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/then. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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