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But until Tuesday afternoon, four days out, there had been no announcement of what acts would be performing, or even where the show would be held The radio silence annoyed fans, who said so online.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025 -
Nearly one-half of Republicans (52%) are annoyed with how much attention is being paid to climate change vs. only 13% for Democrats.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Another equipment outage struck air traffic controllers for Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday morning, briefly disrupting some inbound flights and further highlighting the ongoing technology issues plaguing the airport.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Flanagan boys track coach Jessica Carter said the inclement weather which plagued the meet the entire weekend and forced the postponement of the 3A meet until Saturday posed problems for her boys team.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 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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Our family vacations were spent on lakes in canoes or riding ocean waves until sunset.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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In the Wrigley Field clubhouse, Rea sees similarities to the 2024 Brewers team that caught a wave of momentum early and rode it all season, spending 180 days in first place.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 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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Proposing and supporting systemic changes in our health care system, including urging the Green Mountain Care Board to implement hospital/payer-specific revenue caps − an important step toward affordability.—
Dan D'Ambrosio,
USA Today,
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 20 May. 2025.
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