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This year, the first day of astronomical spring (also called the spring equinox) is
The first day of spring is not always on March 21, but usually within a few days of that date, falling on March 19, March 20 or March 21 — depending on when the vernal (or spring) equinox is.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
Equinox Rite: Align with the vernal influences of rebirth and prosperity at 7pm Friday at the Cat & Cauldron.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
The project would destroy some vernal pools and other environmentally sensitive habitat.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
However, astronomical spring — as determined by Earth’s journey around the sun and its tilted axis (which together cause seasons) — begins on the vernal equinox date and ends on the summer solstice.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
Equinox Rite: Align with the vernal influences of rebirth and prosperity at 7pm Friday at the Cat & Cauldron.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
The project would destroy some vernal pools and other environmentally sensitive habitat.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
However, astronomical spring — as determined by Earth’s journey around the sun and its tilted axis (which together cause seasons) — begins on the vernal equinox date and ends on the summer solstice.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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With a new wave of talent, including Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez, and César Montes leading the charge, El Tri are blending youthful energy with experienced leadership.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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And then there's his relatively youthful age of 34 - which was part of his appeal for young voters, but more off-putting to chief executives who may be decades older.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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The group, mainly millennials and young Gen Xers, grew up in the internet era and recognize how technology can switch up the status quo.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite the absentees, Arteta had experienced players like Ben White, Piero Hincapie and Christian Norgaard to call upon, as well as exciting young talent like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In short, the great task before us is to revisit and reimagine America’s founding fight as a creation story in the making of our modern world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Boals Moeller says the recent AI breakthrough is no different.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Organizers made the decision after protesters repeatedly disrupted the recent Spanish Vuelta in the presence of Israel-Premier Tech.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thailand accused Cambodia of laying fresh landmines following the removal of a barbed wire fence, which was discovered on November 9.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The streamer has announced a series order for A Different World, a fresh sequel to the beloved 1990s sitcom that helped define a generation of Black television.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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