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Verb
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The plane returned to the gate and the passenger was removed, according to Delta, which apologized to customers for the experience and delay.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026 -
Items of value, particularly smaller things that could be easily removed or concealed, should always be carried in person or within carry-on bags.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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When Ohio State’s Kayden McDonald and Georgia’s Christen Miller went early in the second round, that all but eliminated the option of the Ravens selecting an interior defensive lineman.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Israeli leaders say troops will remain in the zone, which extends about six miles into Lebanese territory, indefinitely, and that residents will not be allowed to return until the threat posed by Hezbollah to Israeli residents is eliminated.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Took (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20%28away%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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