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In the initial script, Becket gets out of jail with Ruth, who had given birth to their child while he was incarcerated, waiting for him.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Texas leads when government gets out of the way—AI for prosperity, not control.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The forecast finally clears out and remains pleasantly mild Sunday, into Monday of next week.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The treatment clears out parasites and provides temporary prevention, regardless of whether the child has a fever or other symptoms.—
Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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These luxury Appalachian escapes pair low-impact lighting, stargazing, and mountain activities like horseback riding and hiking.—
Megan Eaves,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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From luxury and adults-only escapes to ships packed with onboard adventures and kids’ clubs, there’s truly a cruise—and a cruise line—for everyone.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Makes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes%20off. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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