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Many of the pro-climate policies enacted, particularly during the Biden era, deliver little in the way of climate benefits (or any benefit for that matter) while making a mockery of the real economic concerns businesses and consumers have about climate action.—
Ashley Nunes,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2025 -
Carey: The fact that Liverpool topped the entire league phase before being drawn against PSG in the last 16 did make a mockery of the new format, in truth.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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To that end, Russian attacks on such targets have been especially intense in the late fall and winter, as the cold weather sets in.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Indigenous tribes, too, were the targets of white supremacist violence, as well as forcible institutional assimilation, particularly for Indigenous children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Jones added what doesn't make sense in all this is Gov. Gavin Newsom's Democratic Party continues to push to protect perpetrators instead of victims and using the Menendez brothers' case to get their bill across the finish line.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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The victim, 33-year-old Rebecca Roth, was found by her mother inside a Hyundai Elantra in the parking lot of the Tall Oaks apartment complex on Long Tree Lane early Friday morning, according to police.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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His presence in the White House was also a lightning rod for far-right activists, including Laura Loomer, a firebrand right-wing commentator who is known to have Trump’s ear.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 May 2025
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In recent years, the area has become a lightning rod for DIY sorts—artisan cheesemakers, kombucha brewers, ceramicists, knife sharpeners.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Once the safety car ended, Verstappen was essentially a sitting duck, immediately losing the rear of the RB-21 and just managing to keep it on the track.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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As stars sit around, waiting for a random ring that will change their life, often surrounded by TV cameras ready to broadcast the moment to the world, they’re reduced to sitting ducks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Phishing often preys on fear and urgency, so be cautious with messages pushing immediate action and verify before responding.—
Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The prey burst, turning spherical and leaking nutrients, which the killers then use to survive and grow.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
13 June 2025
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These were the glory days of celebrity magazines and gossip blogs, and Anderson was ubiquitous, proselytizing about how to get J.Lo’s butt or Gwyneth’s … anything.—
Xochitl Gonzalez,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2025
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Sydney Sweeney 'trained her butt off' The film's director, David Michôd, revealed the actor gained more than 30 pounds to play the athlete, who some say put female boxing on the map in the ’90s.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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The rebrand became an immediate laughingstock, described by critics as out-of-touch corporate jargon.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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With the help of Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian, Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, Irsay turned the Colts from a longtime laughingstock into a perennial title contender, even winning a Super Bowl title.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“Pilgarlic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgarlic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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