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as in to get (away)
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The law allows a President to exclude personal records, sets out timetables for releasing documents once the President has left office, and provides a mechanism for asserting executive privilege to keep certain material secret.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026 -
Sam, Merry and Pippin set out to retrace the first steps of their adventure.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Wilson fanned the last batter to get out of the jam and finish with at least one strikeout in every inning.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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One of the officers stopped and got out of their vehicle in an attempt to de-escalate the situation, according to Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Jones.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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That set off a week of dueling accusations between defense lawyers and prosecutors over the speed at which the conspiracy charge was dropped and what went on in the grand jury room.—
Hannah Meisel,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The first Orient Express famously set off on its maiden voyage in October 1883, traveling from Paris to Istanbul (then Constantinople) over three days.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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The clubhouse cleared out quickly after Friday’s loss, with the disappointment feeling palpable.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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The high-heat coils of a toaster sit mere inches away from where crumbs collect, creating a potential ignition source if debris isn't regularly cleared out.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Howard reflected on making the 1994 newsroom comedy-drama, which followed a hectic 24 hours inside a New York City newspaper office as editors and reporters race to put out the next day’s edition.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Once the fire was put out, two bodies were found inside the building, police said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
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Herrera is curious to see what takes off this year, especially as World Cup headlines have so far focused on political turmoil, high ticket prices and fan boycotts.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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Then the diss tracks took off, with Drake and Lamar working overtime to release music as the attention around the feud rose.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Still, the traits — big arm, mobile, able to make off-schedule throws — stood out.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The hacking group appears to have exploited vulnerabilities in a system used by the Los Angeles city attorney’s office, enabling the group to make off with nearly 340,000 files, according to the sources familiar with the case.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Joao Gomes, one of the few current players to escape the wrath of disgruntled supporters, lingered on the pitch after his team-mates had left following a brief, post-match lap of appreciation.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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There might be a fight to escape, but even those few who crawl over rocks and grit and sand to reach terra firma find their surroundings changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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“Light out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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