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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yo-yoed
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But state lawmakers, facing their own deficit, have waffled over continuing the initiative.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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By combining mechanical decouplers with a lightweight frame, the robot can flap, sweep, and fold its wings in a coordinated rhythm — something that had eluded earlier bird-scale robots.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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But the one that always eluded me — the one brewers, distributors and salespeople alike agree is the best of them all — is the Fall Beer Festival in the Upper Peninsula.—
Brian Manzullo,
Freep.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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It may have been shunned by Bridgerton, but Cheltenham is well worth a visit, not only for its period architecture and dreamy parks but for its independent spirit and lively event calendar.—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Before Mexico forced cargo airlines to start using Felipe Angeles in 2022, all the major international airlines had shunned the airport that is so far from the center of Mexico City that is can take 2 1/2 hours to drive to the terminal.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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In Milwaukee, Kellner said that around 33% of bus riders have evaded paying fares in 2025 but that the agency has identified a few cost-neutral strategies targeted at reducing fare evasion down to 30% by September 2026, the same rate of evasion busses saw in 2024.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The big plays evaded the Eagles both through the air and on the ground.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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A week after suffering a gut-punch loss to Nevada in Reno when two winning touchdowns were called back in the final moment and a tying field goal with seconds to play just missed, Sac State shook off early jitters to unleash a balanced offense in improving to 1-2.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Just three months ago, Israel and Iran fought a 12-day war that shook the Middle East.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025
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While Minnesota hedged its bets on signing Jones and acquiring Jordan Mason in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers, Akers is poised to play a vital role in the running back room as soon as this Sunday's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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At least two Colorado insurers surveyed by The Denver Post said all of their plans will cover COVID-19 vaccines, while others hedged.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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Robert Redford, the dashing actor and Oscar-winning director who eschewed his status as a Hollywood leading man to champion causes close to his heart, has died, according to his publicist Cindi Berger, Chairman and CEO of Rogers and Cowan PMK.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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Last night, Olivia Rodrigo and Iris Apatow eschewed red carpet glamour for a casual, yet celebratory fête at Vas J Morgan’s post-Emmys soiree.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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Local police department statistics show violent crime in Washington has declined in recent years, but Trump has countered, without offering evidence, that the numbers were fudged.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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The last time Tesla tried to reward and incentivize Musk, a $56 billion pay package granted in 2018 tied to revenue and market-capitalization milestones was twice nixed by a Delaware court, which ruled the company had fudged its disclosures to shareholders.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Yo-yoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yo-yoed. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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