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Students reportedly balanced rigorous courses and activities Many of the students took difficult classes such as AP Physics, AP Economics and multivariable calculus while also participating in clubs, sports and community organizations.
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The missile will reportedly have a host of capabilities intended to defeat ballistic missile defenses, but Russia has not built a good track record with the vehicle.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The movie clocks in at 97 minutes and was reportedly shot in 2023, and it’s currently being dumped into theaters by Black Bear after Lionsgate decided not to release it last year, so maybe all the interesting stuff was cut along the way.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Get with the Golden Knights’ owner, Bill Foley, who wants to add an NBA team in Vegas and who has reportedly enlisted the help of Magic Johnson, the Lakers’ Hall of Fame legend.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The missile will reportedly have a host of capabilities intended to defeat ballistic missile defenses, but Russia has not built a good track record with the vehicle.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The movie clocks in at 97 minutes and was reportedly shot in 2023, and it’s currently being dumped into theaters by Black Bear after Lionsgate decided not to release it last year, so maybe all the interesting stuff was cut along the way.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Get with the Golden Knights’ owner, Bill Foley, who wants to add an NBA team in Vegas and who has reportedly enlisted the help of Magic Johnson, the Lakers’ Hall of Fame legend.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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“Reportedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reportedly. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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reportedly
adverb
re·port·ed·ly
ri-ˈpōrt-əd-lē 
-ˈpȯrt-
: according to report
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