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Verb
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Vogt, though, deflects credit to his players.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The rug is suitable for high-traffic areas and is designed with durability in mind, with low-pile fabric that doesn’t shed and resists stains.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Herzog resists making a hero out of Messner, who can seem subject to a darkly fatalistic drive.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Most companies will struggle to provide concrete evidence that withstands scrutiny.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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And while most silicone kitchen gear withstands high heat, some cooking utensils are of lower quality and may degrade when exposed to high temperatures.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, strongly opposes the idea of a two-state solution.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the Justice Department is devising its own means to target anyone who opposes the President’s immigration policies.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Wards (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wards%20%28off%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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