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An engineer specifies every movement and the machine repeats those motions indefinitely.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026 -
The law specifies that a child who is certified shall not be eligible for release from the Training School unless, after a hearing, the certifying judge determines by clear and convincing evidence that the child will not pose a threat to the public during the term of the release.—
Katie Mulvaney,
The Providence Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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The other piece, the mayor insists, must be these higher taxes, something that Hochul has maintained since before Mamdani’s election was a nonstarter.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The dissident insists on continuing his journey home.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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The mascara features a thin, flexible nylon brush that defines lashes from root to tip.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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That spirit of inclusion still defines her legacy.—
Najahe Sherman,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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Its satin finish and ultrafine tip foster a smooth and precise glide across lids, while the waterproof formula ensures your work of art doesn’t budge, no matter the forecast.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2026
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His superiority complex results in every seeming slight getting added to his list of offenses, while his lack of self-esteem (which of course often comes with a superiority complex) ensures that the decency of others further fuels his rage.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Even though Russian law states that only foreigners who know the language can become soldiers, none of the Africans interviewed by CNN were Russian speakers.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The two-page document also states that CBP is awaiting DHS approval before awarding contracts to procure bulk steel; a project in El Centro, California; and a project in El Paso, Texas.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Senate’s move to break off the DHS bill from the broader package assures that the House will need to reapprove the package.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Now, back in her dorm room, Wrigley assures her that nobody thinks that, least of all Evan, who is still obsessed with her.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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Moiz Mir, the organizing and advocacy director of the Asian American Liberation Network, said Tuesday’s resolution just affirms the city’s sanctuary status and does not move toward creating policies.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Choosing burial gently affirms this faith and expresses hope in the enduring bond between body and soul.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kaiser is a nonprofit organization that both insures people and treats them.—
Ariel Hart,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a federal government agency, grants charters and insures credit union members’ deposits for up to $250,000, just like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) does with for-profit banks.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Stipulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulates. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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