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Easily annoyed by noises like gum smacking or cereal slurping.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025 -
The controversy over attire comes just two months after Zelensky was criticized and called disrespectful by a reporter at the White House for not wearing a suit during his visit to the Oval Office, with reports suggesting that Trump was annoyed by Zelensky's choice of clothing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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But the final 22 minutes of Game 5 demonstrated the same weaknesses that plagued Orlando for the entire season and throughout the playoff series.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But this preoccupation may have been a way to offset the general malaise that plagued her.—
Elizabeth Djinis,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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According to Castro's statement, McEuen had repeatedly harassed the Martinez family and told them Hispanics were not welcome in Kaufman County.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Black men who exercised the right to vote—granted by the 15th Amendment—faced the risk of being harassed, beaten, and killed.—
Time,
Time,
5 May 2025
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That includes aerial shooting, baiting campaigns, exclusion fencing and detection dogs.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The underarm serve: an effective strategy to exploit a deep returning position or a disrespectful trick shot used to bait and provoke your opponent?—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Curry is 37 and played Sunday with his right thumb wrapped in athletic tape, nursing an ailment that has bugged him all season.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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And for me, nothing bugs me more than engaging in social activities to check the box rather than making meaningful connections.—
Time,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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The acronym is a tribute to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was kidnapped while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas, and murdered.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The group of cats was initially spotted by two teenagers riding their bicycles in the nearby woods.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Speed isn’t Thomas’ game, but badgering receivers into submission until the QB decides to stop looking their way works just as well.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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At times, the alienation effects smack of college-level Brecht, as when Macheath badgers the pit musicians and burns a fake copy of the score.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Friday's statement from the embassy urged American citizens to take shelter if there was an aerial alert, following the language previously issued as part of its standard security protocols.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio called senior officials in both countries before the attacks, urging them to ease tensions.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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“Yap (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yap%20%28at%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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