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But, after a little insistence that anything is possible if given enough time, Meloni acquiesces.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Given no choice, María Ángeles acquiesces to her daughter’s wishes and moves into the seniors’ home, where a hilarious exchange with a hairdresser wanting to chop off her long silver tresses typifies her iron-willed refusal to settle in.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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Cannibus cultivation conforms with the agricultural zoning on the property.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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No one specifically consents to be included in them, but people have no choice.—
Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2026
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The site adds that the winner's identity (in this case, the beneficiary) is kept confidential under Ohio law, unless the winner consents to be identified in writing.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Blocking protected time for asset building is essential, as busy work often defers this crucial development.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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White often has been tight-lipped regarding her players’ injuries and repeatedly defers questions to the medical staff, which isn’t allowed to speak publicly about players’ health.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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If the bank accepts the notice, the creditor must stop collecting from the survivor.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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“Complies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complies. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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