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as in passing (down)
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as in reporting
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The confrontation, which led to multiple 911 calls reporting a fight involving a firearm, resulted in the arrest of Ahmad Zeeshan.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Betting platforms typically outline age restrictions in their terms and help pages, along with tools for reporting underage use.—
Stephanie Dhue,Sharon Epperson,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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The White House team is required to file a report informing the court of the status of its compliance within 21 days after the order takes effect.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of Oracle workers woke Tuesday to an email from their employer informing them that their jobs had been cut with immediate effect, in what appears to one of the largest mass layoffs in the tech giant’s history.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Activist and historian Marvin Dunn quickly filed and financed a lawsuit accusing Miami Dade College of violating Florida's Sunshine Laws by not properly notifying residents about the nature of that September vote.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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The district will begin notifying affected employees in late spring and is partnering with CareerSource Broward to assist with job placement, resume and interview support and access to training opportunities.—
Howard Hepburn,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The defendant is accused of disclosing explicit non-consensual AI images of a social media influencer in Texas.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Before infants were enrolled in the AL16 study, their parents or guardians had to sign consent forms disclosing, among other things, the risks that clinical trial subjects would face.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Actor Todd Bridges has officially filed for divorce from his wife of three months after revealing their split.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than three decades later, Stiller revisits the sport with the docuseries that follows five bowlers on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, revealing the realities of life on the road.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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This empire is manifesting in different ways.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, essential tremors surface when people are trying to put their hands to use, manifesting when people eat, drink, write — or use their phones.—
Adam Cohen,
Oklahoman,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cow's milk is most commonly used for blue cheeses like Gorgonzola or Stilton, while Roquefort is made from sheep's milk, imparting a creamy, rich flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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Leaves are covered with fine hairs, imparting considerable drought tolerance.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Le Monde said that divulging the carrier strike-group’s location almost in real time on a public digital platform is dangerous as the Iran war rages.—
John Leicester,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Sophie Turner accidentally spoiled the surprise by divulging the cameo casting news at Comic-Con that year — while seated next to Williams.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Handing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing%20down. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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