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In 1787, right after the ratification of the Constitution, the U.S. government charted the Bank of the United States.—
Time,
Time,
23 May 2025 -
The ratification passed with 338 votes in favor, far surpassing the 226 needed.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The bottom line: Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have a bill to hit Russia with economic sanctions if Putin refuses to negotiate with Ukraine — or if Russia launches another attack after a peace deal is reached.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
27 May 2025
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Meanwhile, anticipation is building over whether the Trump administration will include oil in the sanctions that the U.S. president has threatened if Putin does not agree to peace talks.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Mosier says that Doug was greeted with support and cheers on graduation day.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Baltimore Sun The vast majority of Marylanders criminally charged – 32 of 46 – come from strong Democratic urban and suburban counties, according to election data analyzed by CNS, not from largely rural countries where Trump support is the strongest.—
Ariel Sheinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Because there’s no need for a credit score, no official approval process and no institutional guardrails, even those still navigating early financial independence are being nudged into debt with a single tap.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The new strategy would continue the current vaccine approval process for people ages 65 and older and younger people with health problems that put them at high risk for serious complications from the virus.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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Trust the enthusiastic, 5-star endorsement by a reader who made these Corn Ribs: Fabulous!—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Crockett's rising profile within progressive circles, combined with Hogg's endorsement, positions her as a potential voice in shaping the party's approach to Republican opposition.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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But the former North Bay Village manager has the backing of Carollo, a Miami politician considered an establishment unto himself.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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According to the bishops’ conference, the bill also has the backing of groups including the National Association of Evangelicals, the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations, the Rabbinical Council of America and Hindu American Foundation.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Noun
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For starters, a team that’s aligned on the mission and empowered to make decisions is going to move faster—way faster—than one waiting around for the boss’s rubber stamp.—
Allison Maslan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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But the mayor obviously felt confident enough about getting a rubber stamp to let the cat out of the bag.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
30 July 2024
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“Formalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalization. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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