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Germany, which represents the EU’s biggest economy and export market, has waffled over hitting China with sanctions or duties, worried about retaliatory measures.
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But as Topuria protested and the doctor waffled, Goddard and the UFC ruled the bout would continue.
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Details of Donkey's origin have long eluded Shrek fanatics, as his character is introduced at the beginning of the series' first film without much backstory to speak of.
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Willy Adames reached on a double that eluded left fielder Tyler Soderstrom, then Adams scored on a hit by Matt Chapman, who tried in vain to stretch it into a double and inadvertently stomped on the right hand of shortstop Zack Gelof.
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In 1980, Uncanny X-Men was one of the most influential comics at Marvel, attracting readers with its stories of heroes shunned by society, yet willing to don costumes and save a world that hated and feared them.
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Vampires represent those who have shunned their own humanity in order to achieve a nonexistent sense of superiority.
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California Highway Patrol arrested a Sacramento man who police say evaded arrest and stole a patrol car, the Sacramento Police Department announced Friday afternoon.
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For years, Heuermann evaded law enforcement despite the discovery of four of the victims' remains in 2010.
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The quake, which struck during morning rush hour, also mildly shook Tokyo.
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One witness said they were forced to evacuate as the earthquake shook buildings, while another reported that cracks formed on the side of their building, according to the outlet.
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The reality, by the document's own account, is more hedged.
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EasyJet has also hedged 70% of its summer fuel, leaving the remaining 30% vulnerable to volatile fuel prices.
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The White House has reportedly equivocated its support of Means in recent weeks.
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Brooks, for his part, equivocated … A bout of frantic rebranding ensued.
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Medicare had previously eschewed the practice — also known as prior authorization — which requires patients or someone on their medical team to seek insurance approval before proceeding with certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
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However, as their profile rose, Wilson retreated ever further into the studio and eschewed the limelight that came with touring and interviews.
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“Yo-yoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yo-yoed. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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