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The announcement put the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump, though a longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the Fed from direct political interference.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025 -
Thomas would strip these agencies of their protections against political interference, and Trump would love that.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Studios, whose business model is founded on strong copyright protections, have expressed concern that AI tools could be inhibited by regulatory obstacles.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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Leaders should face obstacles with a growth mindset — challenges are opportunities to learn, innovate and demonstrate grit, inspiring their teams to do the same.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 Jan. 2025
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These racist perspectives — that people, and especially brown people, are an impediment to achieving the ideal nature — were popular even among mainstream environmentalists in the 20th century.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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The organization has come under fire in recent years from critics, from conservative billionaires to liberal lawmakers, who see it as a symbol of over-regulation and an impediment to affordable housing.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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According to Bennett Gershman, a professor at Pace University's law school, free speech protections allow residents to discuss law enforcement in their neighborhoods, but language that actively encourages evasion of authorities could possibly be construed as obstruction of justice.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The then-former president was charged with dozens of felony counts, including violations of the espionage act and obstruction of justice.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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After all, any potential barriers to global trade would be a meaningful hindrance to ocean carriers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2025
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While increasing revenue is the goal of 48 percent of business owners polled, inflation and rising costs of living continue to be a major hindrance over the past few years.—
Kanika Talwar,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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The presenter, who'd been a friend of my mother, stepped over and gave my shoulder a rub.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady did an excellent job of scheming up rub concepts to get receivers open in Week 11 and Buffalo targeted corner Nazeeh Johnson in man coverage on deep passes three times, completing two for 55 yards.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
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In a climate where immigrants in the United States continue to face extraordinary hurdles, Tonos believes the struggle can still yield high rewards.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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The project has faced early hurdles: Elon Musk openly split with Trump on the day of its announcement, questioning whether its backers had enough money to fund the project.—
David Jeans,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Pons asinorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pons%20asinorum. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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