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Noun
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And Cassidy's overtures to Trump voters may fall flat as well.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
16 May 2026 -
However, Havana has rejected past overtures — including Washington’s recent offer of $100 million in aid — while the regime has vowed to hold on to power despite rising domestic and foreign pressures.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
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The campaign did not respond to additional queries about her plans for healthcare access, if elected.—
Sarah Jane Tribble,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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The saga has brought a set of questions about cruises — queries that have inspired documentaries and spurred contentious debates over many years — back into the public eye.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Other motions from the defense to suppress statements and evidence were also denied.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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McCaskill brought action items to the meeting Wednesday, including a packet educating attendees on the Voting Rights Act and a county resolution aiming to support stronger voting right protections, encourage public hearings and discussion, urge federal action and commit to voter outreach.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In hearings this year, the California’s Department of Finance said the program was meant to run for a limited time and expressed concern about funding it in perpetuity from the state budget.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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And then there are the questions about where these pieces are and why?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The spokesperson did not address questions regarding whether the raids were done in retaliation for the group’s monitoring of immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Further red flags involve clients skipping meetings, showing hesitation towards new proposals, and using vague language about future goals.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The committee’s goal will be to come up with multiple project proposals, including rough cost estimates.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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The Statesman sent questionnaires to the candidates for a last-minute addition to its May Voter Guide, giving each roughly a day and a half to respond.—
Rose Evans
May 14,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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Click on candidates’ names to see their questionnaires and answers in full.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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No affordable wheelchair vans yet, but suggestions, ideas, and genuine well wishes.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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In the search for potential drugs targeting leukemia, the suggestions made by the system were prioritized based on a review by a panel of experts, who had access to the literature Co-Scientist used to formulate its suggestions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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“Feelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelers. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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