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Whatever his political intent, Lai has become more strident on cross-Taiwan Strait questions in recent weeks.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
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That strategy drew a furious response from some of the city’s employee unions, who distributed posters comparing Villaraigosa to Wisconsin’s then-Gov. Scott Walker, viewed at that time as a strident foe of organized labor.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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That’s about the only thing that went awry Thursday night for Golden and his new team, a sparkling partnership met with raucous applause that is sure to produce even more fireworks soon.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Heat fans have been encouraged to wear white to Saturday’s game, and Adebayo expects a raucous atmosphere.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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In any case, the great Florida land rush came to a screeching halt in 1926.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Compounding the issue is the global flow of goods coming to a screeching halt if the economy worsens.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Episode 2, set at Jamie’s school just a few days after the incident, thrives in the chaos of innumerable moving pieces as kids push through crowded passageways, cram inside cacophonous classrooms, and even parade out to the playground during an unexpected fire drill.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2025
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The market’s message and intentions are always worth debating — especially so during an intense pullback, with cacophonous policy headlines and piqued investor emotions animating the action day to day.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Or one of the many NHL teams that play an abrasive style.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Steer clear of these abrasive sponges when wiping off your counters in order to preserve their finish and avoid scratching the surface.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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The result is a jarring financial cliff that could reshape the landscape of public education for years.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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The production is moving faster than his raps, which sounds a bit jarring at first.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This constant barrage of discordant, unexpected, and often troubling news tends to distract us and erode our concentration.—
Alissa Quart,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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This constant barrage of discordant, unexpected, and often troubling news tends to distract us and erode our concentration.—
Alissa Quart,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Cawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cawing. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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