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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026 -
This slightly decreases the total mass of objects in interplanetary space — the material and space between planets — while slightly increasing the masses of the planets themselves.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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By banning advertising by legal operators during live sporting events and sharply limiting promotions, the proposal drastically reduces the visibility of the regulated market.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Technologies such as Revo-Su, which significantly reduces water consumption, and B210, which enables biodegradability in stretch fabrics, are direct outcomes of this focus.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Imagine someone takes a real photo of a tense political event and modifies only a small portion of it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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But as our perceptions of Clark shift with various revelations, Bateman masterfully modifies his bearing from blandly sinister to sweetly sincere and back again.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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Kerry Washington’s romantic high ponytail makes a stronger statement when paired with full fringe that tapers out to tendrils.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, the bill tapers down the amount that can be pulled from the Taxpayer Relief Fund to 75% of the spending gap in fiscal year 2027 and back to 50% in fiscal year 2028.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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So the strategic release temporarily moderates price increases.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lot of science behind this practice, but to put it simply, baking in a water bath regulates and moderates the temperature of the baked good, encouraging an even bake.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Guatemala became the third Latin American government to declare a state of emergency to combat gang violence, as the region retrenches around security.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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If the United States further retrenches from Colombia, Beijing will seek to deepen its influence.—
KEVIN WHITAKER,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Dec. 2025
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If the potential experiences net growth from the time the wave enters to the time the wave leaves, there’s an additional imprint of a net redshift; if the potential shrinks, there’s an additional imprint of a net blueshift.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Apr. 2026
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That’s because many airlines use dynamic pricing, which raises fares as demand increases and seat availability shrinks.—
Layla Melendez,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Subtracts (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtracts%20%28from%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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