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The present-day storyline also brings about a massive shift when, after the tragic death of Van (Lauren Ambrose), the remaining survivors, along with the audience, discover who killed Lottie (Simone Kessell) earlier in the season.—
Jackie Strause,
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Does Botox Help Treat Migraines? Self-Care Remedies Managing photophobia with self-care can also bring about relief, including:14 Wear sunglasses when outdoors during daylight hours.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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And there’s a biological reason for it: Broken heart syndrome occurs when intense emotional stress causes your heart to temporarily stop pumping properly, leading to symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and fainting.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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The tariff file has caused a high level of uncertainty both for consumers and businesses.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This shoulder to the chest of a Moscow defenceman off an offensive zone draw on the power play ensured SKA would have possession, and seemed to leave that defenceman a bit worse for wear.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brow Flick’s formula is semi-sheer, so your beauty spots (or brows) won’t look drawn on.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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This designation, traditionally reserved for other asset classes, now reflects the reality that affordable housing is a stable, income-generating investment, particularly given recent market instability.—
Mark Levine,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Part of the mission was to improve historical understanding of the conflict by gathering enough data to generate a heat map of the battle's movements.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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The showdown is the most significant legal challenge brought against Meta in the company's roughly 20-year history.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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For example, a carbon tax puts a price on carbon emissions by produced by products as a way of reducing environmental impacts.—
Mary Anna Mancuso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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Carbon dioxide can make plants grow bigger and faster, and produce more flowers, which leads to more pollen.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Make Incremental Changes To Overcome Resistance User resistance to change and the rigid monolithic architecture of legacy apps are key reasons for issues with bringing on emerging technologies.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The decline of the corridor, brought on by pandemic-era lockdowns and the ensuing shift in workplace dynamics, has been further punctuated by tenants in the market downsizing their space needs and seeking out amenity-rich properties closer to the water.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Contribute (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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