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The first responders maneuvered their vessel, the Windsor Police Defender, through the hazardous conditions and safely pulled both people out of the water.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 May 2026 -
A lot of draft pundits, including at The Athletic, have maneuvered a handful of defensemen inside their top six all year, along with McKenna and Stenberg.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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When Faye won Senegal’s 2024 presidential election, it was widely understood as a victory engineered by Sonko, his political mentor and founder of the Pastef movement, who had been barred from contesting the election himself after a defamation conviction.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
23 May 2026
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Designed for combination sleepers and those who want body-hugging comfort with a medium-firm surface, the TEMPUR-ProAdapt is also engineered to combat overheating.—
V BRAND STORIES,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Eustis actually had twice as many hits as their Panther counterparts, but Coral Springs Charter pitcher Counrtney Wahlbrink managed to escape multiple innings with timely strikeouts.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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Starship's Ship 39 upper stage also lost one of its six main engines during ascent, but managed to reach space on the remaining five.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Last year, guests were treated to music of the Beatles, Jimmy Buffett, big band and dance.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Sepsis can quickly lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death if not treated right away.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Houston had played a club-record 13 straight matches without a draw to begin a season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The conservative Freedom Foundation, an organization that played a role in the law’s creation, celebrated its passage.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The deal was negotiated by Jessica Russo COO, Productions & Acquisitions at VMI / Vantage Media and Danielle Gasher, CEO of Vaneast Pictures.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The two universities negotiated a $60 million price tag.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Walls swung away, rolled a ball through the infield that was pinched in and scored Mullins.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Trump’s approval rating with Hispanic voters has swung dramatically, with 70% disapproving and 29% approving now, compared to a 44% disapproval and 41% approval rating at this time last year.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Turkey is undoubtedly one of the pioneers in this field, but others have been steadily following in its footsteps, making many feel as though a carpet has been pulled from under them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Coach Matt Mowry was asked if Acuna was close to being pulled.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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“Jockeyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jockeyed. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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