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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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Gender distress plays a more pronounced role in the film later on, as two crucial scenes frame it as the insurmountable obstacle that prevents the entity’s targets from returning to a version of their previous lives.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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This natural state of paralysis prevents the body from physically acting out dreams, which could otherwise lead to injury, Drerup explained.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The hydropower from Glen Canyon Dam that holds back Lake Powell serves more than 350,000 homes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 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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However, when the AI excludes independent podcasts from the AI query result, that's a problem for podcast listeners and podcasters.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Sorsby’s case doesn’t involve the Americans with Disabilities Act as the ADA excludes compulsive gambling as a covered disability.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
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Anthropic's Claude Cowork sits on the other end of the spectrum and blocks autonomous purchases at the policy level.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Jacques blocks them from entering the room, saying that Gil needs her rest.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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This imbalance hinders some of the phrasing's sweetness in the vocal harmony.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Vast terrain hinders search The immediate area in Stewart County where the search is currently contained is covered with big trees and steep hills, as well as snakes and ticks, according to the sheriff.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Swalwell denies the allegations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Iran denies ever withdrawing from the Venice Biennale, and the Somalia Pavilion sparks controversy.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
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Basil discourages mosquitoes and houseflies, while mint helps push back ants and mosquitoes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Stating it from federal authority stigmatizes depression treatment and discourages people from seeking care.—
Jonathan Slater,
STAT,
13 May 2026
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“Disfranchises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfranchises. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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