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Serious damage – let alone an explosion – almost certainly didn’t happen during the course of the war, oil industry analysts agree.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Marte, who spent two seasons with the Phillies as an inconsistent but frequently used bullpen arm during their recent playoff runs, will join the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The team didn’t score a single goal during a loss to Ivory Coast.
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Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
The area was under a significant weather advisory during the time of the structure collapse.
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Marte, who spent two seasons with the Phillies as an inconsistent but frequently used bullpen arm during their recent playoff runs, will join the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The team didn’t score a single goal during a loss to Ivory Coast.
—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
The area was under a significant weather advisory during the time of the structure collapse.
—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for during
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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Still, by adding Brown, the 76ers won’t have to be as concerned if Embiid’s health continues to be an issue.
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