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a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
the guard demanded the countersign
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When word spread that Swift attended Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley's 2023 wedding on the New Jersey shore, hundreds of fans and photographers descended on the quiet beach community.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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Gray is endorsed by Kansas City’s branch of the Democratic Socialists of America, and represents the insurgent left flank of the Democratic Party in the race.
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In his speech, Nasrallah endorsed a decades-old death warrant placed on Rushdie by Iranian religious leaders in response to his 1988 novel The Satanic Verses.
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Just verify messages directly, use a password manager, turn on account alerts and shrink the personal data brokers keep on you.
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Once the target enters the correct password, PamStealer displays a message stating that the file is damaged and can’t be installed.
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The discussions at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock marked the first negotiations since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to end their conflict and extend a shaky ceasefire for at least 60 days.
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In 1643, Connecticut signed one of the first laws requiring local officials to assist in capturing enslaved runaways.
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Liccardo has focused on working across the aisle since being elected in 2024 and said that having Timmons and Salazar sign on will help the legislation move forward.
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She is expected to sign on with CNN competitor MS NOW, according to people familiar with her plans who were not authorized to comment publicly.
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Still, mortgage rates register above their level before the war with Iran.
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When Kennedy approached the rider and grabbed the handlebars to check whether the bike was registered, the rider refused to get off and allegedly tried to pull away.
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Lucky Brand’s 410 model has gone on sale — all the more reason to cosign its deep indigo wash, contrast stitching, mid-rise waist, and subtle slouch.
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Put another way, its parents need to cosign its lease.
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“Countersign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countersign. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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