as in ending
to come to an end
she mused that it was as if her affection for him had just winked out one day
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And a whistle was called for offside, ending the counterattack.
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But that era is ending because memory is becoming the bottleneck.
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Technology led to the suspect's arrest Officers obtained doorbell camera footage, which showed a silver SUV stopping along a curb on Majors Choice Drive.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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With her 180-day mandate as interim president expiring, Rodríguez insists search-and-rescue operations remain active, dismissing residents’ accounts of delays and equipment shortages.
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Decodo’s data found discounts arriving as fast as 15 minutes after abandonment, with most offers expiring within 24 to 72 hours.
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To complete this daunting task, Cruise's character Tom Hunt sported special suction gloves in order to reach the 130th floor of the 2,722-foot skyscraper before rappelling down and concluding with a giant leap of faith.
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IndyCar legend Scott Dixon will depart Chip Ganassi Racing at the end of the 2026 season, concluding a monumental 24-year partnership that brought 59 wins and six championships.
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On Friday, Russian authorities in Crimea announced a state of emergency after halting all fuel sales to civilians in response to Ukrainian attacks earlier in the week.
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It was also reworded to clarify Apollo is not halting all redemption requests.
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This new round of chaos only feeds the anxiety that has enveloped the California Democratic Party for months, stirred by fears that the lack of a singular party front-runner might lead to two Republicans winding up on the November ballot.
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Newsom is winding up eight years as governor with a mixed record at best.
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Kraken, one of the oldest crypto exchanges in the global industry, is ceasing on World Cup fever and drawing parallels between soccer fans and ‘hodlers’ in their promotions.
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While this weekend was about celebration, the recent announcement that another USL SL club, the Spokane Zephyr, is ceasing operations after just two seasons, put the overall plans for the league’s growth in question.
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Now, though, some branches are breaking off.
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In November 1987, after breaking off her engagement with Estevez, Moore married Bruce in Las Vegas.
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“Winking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winking%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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