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When asked about his own legacy — a question that comes up more frequently as tributes and retrospectives accumulate — Hawke deflects with characteristic self-awareness.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025 -
And the attorney general, appointed by that president, does not say those photos do not exist and instead deflects the question with insults about the senator.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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The research team revealed that plastination is a new method for managing moisture in wood by replacing water in the cellular structure with a silicone compound to create a durable, hydrophobic barrier that resists swelling, rotting, and cracking.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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So, for me, that was the creation of the Anti-American Speech Committee, which is a government panel essentially designed to prosecute artists for holding views or creating work that resists basically the fascist state that has overtaken the American government.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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There’s something about a color refresh that can completely change the way your wardrobe feels—but not every shade withstands the test of time.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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This outdoor glider is made with water-resistant, quick-drying, UV-resistant material that withstands weather conditions all year round.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even a relative newcomer, Curtis, opposes eliminating the filibuster.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chiwenga also opposes corruption by government and Zanu PF officials but was overruled at the party’s October conference.—
Tawanda Karombo,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Wards (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wards%20%28off%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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