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This not only infuriated Epstein conspiracy theorists but also annoyed White House officials, who hadn’t been informed of the stunt in advance.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025 -
But overall, people seem to finally comprehend that the protests aren’t just to annoy people.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Anto, a Parisian cop of Corsican origin, swore as a child to his brother – killed in a vendetta – to break the cycle of vengeance that has plagued their family for generations.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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Considering the supply chain disruptions that have plagued the retail industry since April 2, stores have a greater need for inventory while manufacturers have often found themselves with goods—particularly of the seasonal variety—that arrived too late and are no longer needed.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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In January, the lawsuit stated, Goyim Defense League harassed Buck online by threatening him, his family and his employer.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, a transgender volleyball player was booed and harassed during last October's match between Notre Dame Belmont in Belmont, California, and Half Moon Bay High School, according to ABC 7.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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For a chipmunk that is causing structural damage, such as undermining the foundation of stairs or walkways, rat-sized snap traps baited with peanut butter are effective, says Anderson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Last week, Trump was happy to seize an opportunity to publicly bait the Fed chair, becoming the first President to visit the headquarters of the central bank for anything other than a formal ceremony.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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The characters muse about the extreme likelihood that their apartments have been bugged.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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That question also bugs the folks at The Utility Reform Network.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
31 July 2025
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Saiko rode an elevator to the second floor and entered Suite 4A, a large room filled with exercise equipment.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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If Wilson plays well, the Giants will stick to Plan A, which is riding the veteran and allowing Dart to develop behind the scenes.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Trump has been badgering Powell and other Fed officials to cut rates for months, but Powell has said the independent agency isn’t influenced by politics and will do what’s best for the economy.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Destiny 2 already badgers you into using New Gear for legendary armor and legendary weapons despite the extremely limited arsenal right now.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Ahead of his meeting with Putin, Trump met on Aug. 13 virtually with Zelenskyy and leaders of European countries who have urged Trump not to capitulate to Putin's demands during his solo meeting.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Morales, who is barred from running due to term limits, has urged supporters to cast blank votes — a move seen by many as an attempt to undermine Senate President Andrónico Rodríguez, who is running independently under the Popular Alliance banner.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Yap (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yap%20%28at%29. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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