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his rabble-rousing speech generated a lot of controversy among local taxpayers
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Recent Examples of generated
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.
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Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
OpenAI, which has more than 800 million users, generated around $20 billion in revenue in 2025, according to its chief executive, Sam Altman.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
In Asics North America’s most recent third quarter 2025 earnings report, executives noted that the brand’s sportstyle category generated high double-digit revenue increases with key strategic wholesale partners in the period.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Currently, most thermoelectric devices rely on the longitudinal thermoelectric effect, in which electricity is generated in the same direction as heat flow.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
OpenAI, which has more than 800 million users, generated around $20 billion in revenue in 2025, according to its chief executive, Sam Altman.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
In Asics North America’s most recent third quarter 2025 earnings report, executives noted that the brand’s sportstyle category generated high double-digit revenue increases with key strategic wholesale partners in the period.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Currently, most thermoelectric devices rely on the longitudinal thermoelectric effect, in which electricity is generated in the same direction as heat flow.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generated
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Romero created trouble for himself by trying to turn on the ball with his backheel just outside the penalty area while under pressure from Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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See our gallery created by Courier Journal photographers Michael Clevenger and Scott Utterback.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Emery’s side appeared strangely leggy, as if having a week between games caused more lethargy than looking well-rested.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s statements against ICE caused consternation ahead of his performance.—
Ryan Gaydos , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Nets agreed to a multi-team deal with the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors that sent Chris Paul to Toronto and brought Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors second-round pick and cash considerations to Brooklyn.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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With the help of interior decorator Poplak, Diana brought a bright high-English style to her three-story marital home.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, France's former Culture Minister Jack Lang resigned as head of a Paris cultural center over reported past financial links to Epstein that prompted a tax investigation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Saturday night's attack came as Ukraine was still reeling from a massive drone and missile assault on Friday night, which again prompted significant power outages in most regions of the country.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Raman’s campaign produced a video ad that heavily excerpted Bass’ remarks endorsing her at a Sherman Oaks get-out-the-vote rally.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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It was produced by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and provides an even more detailed overview of other interviews conducted by the New York State Attorney’s Office and the FBI with victims, witnesses and people associated with Epstein.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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The property spawned a 2022 anime series on Crunchyroll drawing audiences that are 35% North American, 25% European, and 25% Latin American.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, the region lost 20,000 jobs, a decline spawned by employment losses of 8,400 in the East Bay, 6,400 in the San Francisco-San Mateo region, and 3,500 in the South Bay.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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