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Hodges and Cruz were waiting in the sandwich line at the deli counter at Joe’s Grocery, on Lenox Ave.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025 -
LEDs under the bathroom counter or cabinets and over the bathroom vanity can also provide ideal night lighting.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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The big body blow for the ECB, BCCI and cricket’s global appeal has already been delivered with the consecutive retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli earlier in the month.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Remember the body blow of injustice, and don’t get mad — get hungry.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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The lawyers claim the measure signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this month has already dealt significant blows to campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana in the state.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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In the rear of an IndyCar vehicle is a safety device called an attenuator, designed to cushion the blow from a rear impact into the wall.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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And yet, by hook or by crook, Black Americans took their education into their own hands.—
Karida L. Brown,
Essence,
21 May 2025
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Start with a hook that grabs attention in the first 5-8 words.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Morgan Wallen’s catalog is filled with some of the biggest hits in country music from the past decade.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Edward Cabrera combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Sunday to win the three-game series in Anaheim, California Cabrera (1-1) allowed three hits with two walks and struck out a season-high 10 batters through 5 2/3 innings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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The now-viral clip has sparked debate about the accuracy of Jones’s claim during the almost 20-second-long monologue.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Karl-Anthony Towns is above 25 points per game with a 51.8 percent clip.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Experts recommend using the acronym FAST to identify a stroke and take action.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
23 May 2025
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Foxx experienced a stroke caused by a brain bleed that left him unable to walk and in the hospital for months.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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China is set to launch its second Tianwen deep space exploration mission late May, targeting both a near-Earth asteroid and a main belt comet, Space News reports.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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Her ensemble also featured a black floor-length gown with exaggerated shoulders and a turquoise bow belt extending into a floor-grazing sash.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Counterblow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblow. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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