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The performance, which bettered Wilson’s former U18 best of 44.20 from last year at the Holloway Pro Classic, moved the rising high school senior and Olympic gold medalist to No. 4 in the world at the distance.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025 -
Research has shown that expressing gratitude provides many health benefits including reducing depression, improving self-esteem, bettering sleep, lowering blood pressure and an increased sense of happiness and well-being.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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That number far exceeds any other program nationwide.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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The asylum process in Mexico is supposed to take about three months, said Mejía from UNHCR, but the number of cases exceeds the capacity of the Mexican Commission for Refugee Aid to process them.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Pacheco topped the Chiefs in rushing in 2022 (830 yards) and 2023 (935), and his draft class helped KC win nine straight playoff games before falling in last season’s Super Bowl.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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In a split decision, Tesla missed sales estimates but Alphabet topped forecasts.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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The feelings outstripped all available language in his best numbers, quasi-orchestral works that often dissolved into wordless sing-alongs.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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When demand begins to outstrip supply, prices go up.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
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The 515-mile flash surpassed the previous world record by 38 miles.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Ford's filings now surpass the record set by General Motors of 77 recalls for all of 2014.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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And with solutions codified into law, the commission’s work can transcend political shifts and administrations.—
Nkechi Taifa,
Baltimore Sun,
28 July 2025
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But the real opportunity transcends individual wealth accumulation.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The most violent of these deaths are associated with truly giant stars and are known as supernovas—explosions that sometimes outshine entire galaxies.—
Robin George Andrews,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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In a career spanning 37 years and over 50 features, there have been few instances when Aamir Khan has been outshined in a film.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Only Ichiro himself has eclipsed that total since, with his MLB-record 262 in 2004.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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That is a new series high, eclipsing the previous one, set just a week ago by Episode 4 (3.8 million).—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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“Ace (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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