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Litigation brought by five Maryland independents is also challenging the constitutionality of a primary system that shuts out the very voters who fund it.—
Terry Lierman,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026 -
That shuts out about 70 percent of the middle class, not to mention all of those households who earn less than $53,000.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Helium enables smooth production of semiconductors since the gas prevents unwanted chemical reactions in the manufacturing process.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Using a combination of durable ceramic materials and specialized membranes, the filtration unit can remove extremely small contaminants while maintaining stable operation through a self-cleaning thermal mechanism that prevents buildup and degradation over time.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nmecha holds back, posing doubt for Sanchez and a narrow window for his pass out.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The company holds back 30% of the equity to cover its selling costs, settlement charges and miscellaneous other fees, including 9% per day on all advanced funds.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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This definition excludes some workers covered by state or labor contract mandates.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Lorie Konish,Kamaron McNair,Greg Iacurci,Mike Winters,Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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The vote shifts pressure back to the Senate, which left Washington for a two-week recess after passing a bipartisan funding deal that excludes ICE and Border Patrol.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in the North Loop area of Minneapolis, blocks away from the iconic Hennepin Street Bridge with easy access to the riverfront parks along the Mississippi, with their great cycling and walking trails and varied perspectives on the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The orientation of entrances blocks front desk employees from seeing activity in the lobby area.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the northeastern state of Alagoas, some prisoners were handed a Kindle with 300 literary works on them, whereas other, more conservative states have heavy bureaucracy which hinders access, Dias said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The instruments used to make antimatter create interference that hinders its study.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Charter, which denies wrongdoing, argued in its motion to dismiss that any damages paid to the family for Lyons’ death should come from a worker’s compensation claim, not a wrongful death lawsuit.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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In her statement to Vanity Fair, Kathrin denies the company was in difficulties.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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Deadline has spoken to dozens of members who confirm that WGAW leadership discourages rank-and-file members from speaking ill of the union in public — and especially to the press.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, deploying strategic sobriety checkpoints — particularly during peak-risk periods — can likewise ensure that law enforcement not only follows up on harm but also actively discourages dangerous behavior.—
Sean M. Cleary,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Disfranchises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfranchises. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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