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Kempe deflected Panarin’s low-flying shot upward and inside the right post for his first playoff goal after leading the Kings during the season.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Jacques scored when a clearing attempt from a Toronto defender deflected off him at the corner of the 18-yard box and went into the goal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Reggie Miller was opposed, but Kyle Korver and Larry Bird were open to it.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Democrats have opposed the president’s efforts but long ago sacrificed the moral high ground.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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But critics say Sheinbaum’s government has resisted taking steps against corrupt politicians linked to the ruling party.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Residents who resisted the charms of the governor’s multimillion-dollar press team were already raising an eyebrow at the bold claims and estimates.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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Maryland is one of two states that withstood demands from the national parties to redistrict.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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While child stars come and go, washed out at 15 and forgotten at 20, Michael has withstood intense exposure for eight years—a remarkable feat for any performer.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Warded (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warded%20%28off%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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