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But the rain chance tapers off on Sunday, with a 40% chance.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025 -
But as children become adults, their involvement in athletics typically tapers off — opting to watch sports games from the couch rather than participating in them.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The event is the alumni association’s biggest fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund, which gives out four $500 scholarships each year.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images When a league gives out an award every year, someone has to win it no matter what.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … URGENT SEARCH – Army Special Operations Black Hawk vanishes in Washington as rescue mission intensifies.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Performance dips, costs rise and visibility vanishes.—
Lori Thomas,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Teams stay aligned, insights circulate faster, and institutional knowledge compounds rather than evaporates.—
Gelila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Every range hood has a filter that captures all the grease and oil that evaporates off the stove.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Peters (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peters%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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