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True adoption shows up when outcomes improve after the novelty wears off.—
Prithvi Singh Shergill,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Everyone who shows up to his office tries to make one of his dreams come true.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Eileen’s imminent arrival is made even more dramatic when a younger woman named Thea (Imogen Poots) turns up at Hedda’s door in a state of distress.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Keegan-Michael Key turns up as the gladhanding New York City mayor.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Capped at 50 members, the jury evaluates every new vehicle, technology and feature that hits the market annually.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Many of the answers to that question won’t be popular, but governments are aware of the need to address the issue before crisis hits.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The rioting reaches our street after midnight.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Haaland spots the gap in United’s defence and attacks it, but Reijnders’ pass reaches O’Reilly.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The debut of Nature of Things arrives at a time when the body and hair care categories are experiencing rapid growth and innovation.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Prime members also unlock free delivery, and this compact container home arrives as quickly as four days.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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