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Neighbors had said that before the day of the killing, Brockenshire allegedly had commented about kicking in Kenyon’s door and shooting him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026 -
One provider recommended a different formula, but Laura responded that her son was burning calories by kicking in his bed, crawling and wheeling around in his wheelchair.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Community partnership is a huge aspect of the city’s plans for this summer’s tournament, with Kramer expressing gratitude to local businesses for pitching in their time, ideas and sponsorship that make possible more affordable prices.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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After pitching in the playoffs with the Blue Jays, A’s and White Sox, Hendriks dealt with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a form of cancer, and underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The city and county spent $9 million apiece to buy Toyota Field, with SS&E chipping in another $3 million.—
Molly Smith,
San Antonio Express-News,
13 Apr. 2026
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As of publication, the GoFundMe has generated over $134,000 of its $160,000 goal — with thousands of strangers chipping in for a delivery driver most of them have never met.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The math of clipping is so favorable to clients that in many cases campaigns end up giving away views for free.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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And it’s made worse by new proposals giving away even more to developers at the expense of students and property owners.—
Jackson Potter,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Throwing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20in. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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