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Attention to detail, especially in a certain type of ball game, seems an advantage to the 2025 Padres.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025 -
While some might view the 2024 World Series as a disappointment given how the Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the New York Yankees over the course of five ball games, R.J. Cutler would be the first to disagree with that sentiment.—
Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr.,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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At this point in time, Hill, Jeb Burton, and Love were lined up for a photo finish, separated by mere inches.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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If your dad’s idea of a great day involves photo finishes and premium BBQ, Santa Anita Park has a full lineup of experiences to match—from trackside feasts to whiskey tastings.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
10 June 2025
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The Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball both classify the North Carolina Senate race as a pure toss-up.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Forecasters rate the Peach State as a toss-up as both parties are vying to nab the seat.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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President Donald Trump enters August facing rising global tensions and domestic controversy after a week marked by sweeping policy moves and escalating international confrontations.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The article then accused the US of politicizing and creating confrontation in the Arctic.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The cumulative effect of crises on top of crises — from war, to daily explosions suspected to be sabotage, to skyrocketing inflation, to water and power cuts — has many Iranians reeling.—
Leily Nikounazar Arash Khamooshi,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The team behind 20 Days In Mariupol documents the toll of the Russia-Ukraine war from a personal and devastating vantage point.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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The quarterback then took it up a notch, challenging fans to a shotgun duel near the 17th tee.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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More encouraging still is how seamlessly Carreras slotted into that position against Atletico, completing 74 of his 78 passes, winning all eight of his ground duels and defending the wide spaces well.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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More than 380 aviators died in training to fly the aircraft, and even more died flying it in combat.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 July 2025
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An army chaplain had sent the photo to Oma after her husband had been killed in combat.—
Alex Poppe
July 25,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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The right-hander is among the biggest reasons the Padres find themselves in playoff contention.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Gary Knight disputed the contention the arrest was violent.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Horse race.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse%20race. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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