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Noun
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The sanctions threat came as Trump faces criticism for increasing pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal while playing down or even denying Russia’s responsibility for starting the war with its invasion three years ago.—
Aamer Madhani and Chris Megerian,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025 -
After Congress passed the No Surprises Act in 2020, the office assumed additional responsibility for setting up and administering the complex process for protecting patients from surprise bills.—
Noam N. Levey,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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At a time when cyber risks are ever-present, vigilance, education and investment in security measures are essential.—
Anri Amir David,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris received the prestigious NAACP’s Chairman’s Award and spoke about the need for resilience and vigilance during the next four years of Trump’s presidency.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There’s also walking meditation, a foundational mindfulness technique.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2025
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Cultural sensitivity matters: Consider diverse perspectives when developing mindfulness programs.—
First Place for Youth,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And yet, from the ACLU to the Washington Post and the New York Times, the institutional guardians of the Left made a concerted effort to cede those causes to the mosh posh of crunchy anti-war peaceniks, classical conservatives, frat bros, and ordinary Americans who make up MAGA.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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The shift marks a continued effort by USPS to cut costs without significantly disrupting mail delivery for most Americans.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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By November 2020, the crime lab had developed a method for testing THC concentrations, according to a spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Police Department, which tests most of the drugs in cases from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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This minimizes context switching, fosters sustained concentration and reduces decision fatigue.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Punctiliousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctiliousness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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