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And the long stainless steel counter can double as a wipe-clean work bench for wrenching on bike components.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Apr. 2025 -
These counter measures were imposed on the U.S. by Canada, Cuba, Mexico, France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland.—
Mike Patton,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Arie Garcia-Evans and her Waubonsie Valley basketball teammates were on the ropes after absorbing more than a few literal body blows against Bolingbrook in the Class 4A sectional semifinals on Tuesday.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Stevenson dropped Padley three times in the ninth round with body blows before his corner threw in the towel.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Image Other economists also said the blow to the labor market, which had cooled before Mr. Trump embarked on his global trade war, could be severe.—
Tony Romm,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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His ruling, stopping the TPS revocation while the lawsuit plays out in his court, was a blow to the Trump administration.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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On their second album, Illuminator, the Brooklyn quintet plays trembling space rock with airy, psych-pop hooks that recall the Cure, Spiritualized, and Spacemen 3.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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The side shelf has built-in tool hooks and multiple shelves, giving you room to store all your must-have ingredients.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Oswego 7-1 (2) Bryson Norwood stays hot with two hits, a double and an RBI in 6-3 win at Marmion.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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This may have also been coupled with wishful thinking among those who may have seen their portfolios take a major hit.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In a clip from the episode airing Thursday (April 10), the Grammy winner slips pieces of paper into a clear jar when the furry red monster — along with Abby and Gabrielle — bounces in.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the most viral clips from the show often trend for making either the suitor — or the singles — absolute fools online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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And then, from the side, Ziggy cautiously comes forward, step by step, and Leone reaches a hand out toward her, giving her two brief strokes before turning back to the other pups.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Deaths from strokes may double by the same year, and 10% to 20% of adults experience depression later in life.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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The assault escalated into a violent spectacle, with The Rock employing a belt to inflict further damage.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fifty percent of the Good American collection is denim; 47 percent is ready-to-wear, which includes tops, bottoms, dresses, jackets and outerwear, and 3 percent is belts.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Counterblow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblow. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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