as in feats
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
her performance as a woman impaired by a stroke was a theatrical tour de force
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The 31-year-old is continuing to make his case as one of the best players in baseball history, achieving unprecedented feats as a rare two-way player who has been dominant both as a hitter and a pitcher.
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This fast-paced, 60-minute performance puts a fresh spin on the classic one-ring circus, blending daring feats with playful mischief and Circus Bella’s signature sparkle with the Circus Bella All-Star Band’s live music.
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The news follows the May 24 death of owner Napoleon Deval Isom, according to a death certificate on file with the Mecklenburg County register of deeds.
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Of course, the deeds came with whatever outstanding liens and mortgages had led to the foreclosure in the first place.
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Together, the two grow into a bonafide brain trust on how to celebrate achievements and mature in relationships.
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The nation's economic growth, scientific breakthroughs, entrepreneurial achievements and civic progress have been powered by people who were once denied opportunities that others took for granted.
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Work that used to require top-tier nation-state capability is now within reach for moderately capable attackers because AI tools can write malware, scan and prod systems, automate recon and chain exploits at machine speed.
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Once the floats started their passage from the southern tip of Manhattan up to City Hall, those lucky revellers who’d guaranteed themselves a spot put on their own show, one that rivalled the on-court exploits of the Knicks.
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“Tours de force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tours%20de%20force. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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