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as in to hollow (out)
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Not every villain needs to be Thanos – sometimes the best/worst ones, like Val, lean more toward real life.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025 -
Two weeks after cutting funding for the organization that coordinates the report's production, the Trump administration has apparently informed all the authors working on it that their services are no longer needed.—
Alex Goy,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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The titular daughter, Marya Zaleska, is also a vampire who believes that destroying Dracula’s body will free her of her vampirism.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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In a team which has dominated possession and territory, Firpo has been effectively freed of any defensive duties.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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So to actually be part of the exhibition and be interacting with her has really been a full-circle moment for me because some of her writing really inspired me to want to design myself.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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There is a formula for some comedy where people don’t want something different.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Don’t forget to reduce fire hazards by unplugging your washer and dryer, microwave, and even your oven. 10 Appliances to Unplug Before Vacation 4.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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Electric Kettles After enjoying your late-night or morning tea, remember to unplug your electric kettle.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Reports indicate that some Republican senators have been weighing whether eliminating the California rules justifies breaking that norm.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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The Guardians didn’t feel Gimenez offered enough offense to justify his long-term contract, which becomes increasingly expensive.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Actual implementation of the regulations ultimately took two decades, hitting several road bumps along the way.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Critics of the earlier rounds of testing said wind measurements taken at Drake Field airport in Fayetteville were too far away to be valid in Tontitown.—
Doug Thompson,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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But should any actions warrant a ransom of $8 billion in return for your freedom, your freedom of speech, and educational freedom?—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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Arriving in college with credits already accrued is one way to shorten time-to-degree and lower costs, and these programs warrant expansion.—
Mark Robison,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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