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During the Obama administration, policies dictated that DOJ wouldn’t interfere with state laws allowing medical or recreational pot use, effectively discouraging prosecution for nonviolent users who weren’t involved in organized crime.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2026 -
This tax risks discouraging investment and fails to address the real drivers of our housing shortage — supply constraints and regulatory barriers.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Throughout the day, adenosine gradually accumulates as a byproduct of brain activity, increasing feelings of sleepiness by inhibiting wake-promoting regions such as the basal forebrain.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026
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Polyphenols in pomegranate may help lower blood pressure by improving arterial function, increasing nitric oxide production, and inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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Safer pest control options include planting pest-deterring plants, using physical barriers, and maintaining a clean, healthy garden.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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These votes were dangerous — for Israel, for American credibility and for the cause of deterring Iran’s aggression.—
Chai Posner,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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He is also accused of dissuading a victim and destroying a communication device.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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In the credit card world, the r/churning subreddit boasts nearly 30,000 weekly visitors, and even has a whole FAQ section about dissuading the average person from engaging in churning, offering several reasons that Fred agrees with.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Unselling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselling. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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