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villages
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The Israeli army warned yet more residents in southern Lebanese towns to evacuate their villages Tuesday ahead of strikes.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026 -
The resort’s Bula Club includes complimentary nanny service for kids under five, and for children ages six to 12, there are hands-on activities such as mangrove planting, sustainability lessons, reef education, storytelling, and visits to nearby villages.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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“Whistle-stops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whistle-stops. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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