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Sipa | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins sent USDA staff an Easter email that emphasized the story of Jesus being crucified and resurrected, a message that some Christians said alienated them for its overt religiosity.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
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Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, emphasized Easter's message of hope as a celebration of Jesus' resurrection after being crucified.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2026
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The franchise’s last movie, 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker, was pilloried by critics and fans, though still managed to squeak past the $1 billion mark globally (people wanted to see how the Skywalker Saga story concluded, but were decidedly unimpressed with the result).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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The acerbic toon has aired more than 330 episodes and pilloried scores of subjects and celebrities since its 1997 launch.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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However, in the fifth minute of stoppage time, Yu Hirakawa whipped in a cross from the left and Boro goalkeeper Sol Brynn could only push it into the path of McBurnie, who lashed it into the empty net from close range.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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In response, the president defended the fund and lashed out at its critics.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Dwight grabbed my arm, wrenching my hand out of my pocket, flaying it like a fish, pulling me along.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Dent remarks that his stuffed hams, flayed open, stuffed with greens and steamed til they are cooked through, are a source of pride for the restaurant.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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The president blamed him for a massive sewage spill and excluded him from a historically bipartisan governors' meeting at the White House.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Under fire for recording a 2024 confidential legal visit between a lawyer and her client, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office has responded by blaming the attorney, using an argument that one judge has already cast doubt on in court.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Publicly, Ingoglia has become known for barnstorming the state to hold choreographed press conferences scolding cities and counties for wasteful spending.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Messi seemed to scold La Familia at one point with a finger wag aimed in their direction, showing his displeasure with their protest.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Mother Mary shivers in the middle of the barn with her head slung low while Sam upbraids the pop star for leaving her behind for other, whiter designers when her career went supernova.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Galaxy keeper turned and appeared to upbraid his defenders before clapping and trying to rally his team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The audit also faulted oversight by TRUSD and the Sacramento County Office of Education.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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No one will fault their effort.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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“Gibbet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gibbet. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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