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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 family—an ambivalent institution bar none—shapes us, and yet our individuality resists that shaping.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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The extruder gears and rods are made from hardened steel, which resists wear.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 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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Another Israeli source told CNN that any response would be coordinated with the United States, adding that Israel was also considering restricting the flow of humanitarian aid, but Washington opposes such a step.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Bear League opposes killing Hope, and offered to pay to relocate the mother bear and cub, Bounce, Fleishman said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 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 4 Nov. 2025.
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